>From a local list I'm on... Interesting effort to bring computing and the Internet into less developed areas. Interesting that they're after 400MHz plus systems, and no mention of OS specifics etc. Still, a worthwhile cause by the sound of it.
- Bob -----Forwarded Message----- From: Safe Access <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: non profit project in Sierra Leone, Africa Date: 29 Jan 2003 10:17:39 -0700 Greetings, This past November I was pleased to be a part of a team of people who traveled to Sierra Leone, Africa to help a non-profit group (Gospel Recordings) setup an Internet Cafe. The purpose of the project was to provide the startup costs and expertise for the local missionaries with Gospel Recordings so they could provide a place for the citizens of Freetown to use email and to provide computer training for anyone who wanted to learn. Unfortunately I think the whole country only has 128k bandwidth. I've never been on such a slow connection. But, I've heard the computer training has really taken off. They are requesting more computers, as we were only able to carry over 8 computers in our luggage. If anyone has computers they would like to donate for this effort it would be greatly appreciated. Please, only computers that are at least 400mhz and above. No monitors are needed, it's better for them to get their own monitors because of the weight for shipping. Also, if anyone has any connections with shipping companies that would help us get them over there that would be great as well. They haven't specifically asked for it, but I would like to find at least two decent laptops for them as well for the manager and director. Their names are Tinke and Sirajin. Thanks for your time. Preston Korn [EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe from SURVPC send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with unsubscribe SURVPC in the body of the message. Also, trim this footer from any quoted replies. More info can be found at; http://www.softcon.com/archives/SURVPC.html
