thi smight be a reason for the 501 status. :-)~MIKE~(-: On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 5:48 PM, Todd Cole wrote: > A friend recently worked at Goodwill. They are not allowed to start up > used donated computers or even usb drives due to the possibility of > exposing personal data that could result in major lawsuits. The big issue > is that it only takes one person to steal data and or skills to Install a > clean os when they have a large turnover with many donating time for > community service it had to train and trust. > We are working with AZstrut which takes used computers from big companies > like Intel and others. Most have the drives pre-wiped but all drives are > removed and triple cleaned with DBAN. They used to install XP and Linux > Mint but are now using a Custom version of Ubuntu or they will recommend > other companies that will install windows OS. they they are used for > schools and non profits ect. all others are fully recycled. > > > On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 5:28 PM, wrote: > >> In fact, PLUG ought to make stickers that we could >> all go around and stick on new computers on display >> in every retail store giving people the option to >> upgrade to Linux for free ... ;) >> >> Now that would be a real public service! >> >> ------------- >> > Brian, that is an excellent idea. >> > >> > >> > ------------- >> >> Rather than spending $25 for an old computer, better >> >> to get thrift shops to stick a sticker that we supply >> >> that they can stick on the computer that lets people >> >> know ... install something new on their system, >> >> and also train them how to use it. >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > > > > -- > Todd Cole > Ubuntu Arizona Team > 4605 S PRIEST DR LOT 3 > TEMPE AZ 85282-6507 > toddc@azloco.com > 602-677-9402 > > --------------------------------------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >