Re: do we have a community outreach program?

thi smight be a reason for the 501 status.

:-)~MIKE~(-:

On Thu, May 21, 2015 at 5:48 PM, Todd Cole <toddc@azloco.com> 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, <joe@actionline.com> 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.
>>
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