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<P><FONT SIZE=2>Hi Folks:<BR>
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This is a quick reminder that the Installfest for Schools in taking place on the expo floor at LinuxWorld next week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday). We've got an ambitious goal of refurbishing 1,000 older/discarded computers with GNU/Linux for schools and we need all the help we can get. Here's how you can lend a hand:<BR>
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1)Help install GNU/Linux (Ubuntu, Xubuntu, Edubuntu or gNewSense)<BR>
2)Help breakdown bad computers to identify reusable parts <BR>
3)Donate your old computer[1] -- ACCRC will have a collection booth and can provide tax deductable receipts<BR>
4)Know a school that needs computers and is willing to try GNU/Linux desktops? Please tell us here:<BR>
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<A HREF="http://www.untangle.com/index.php?option=com_collect&task=installfestNominate&Itemid=1426">http://www.untangle.com/index.php?option=com_collect&task=installfestNominate&Itemid=1426</A><BR>
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Also, I'm pleased to announce a little help from our friends... <BR>
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Mozilla and Canonical/Ubuntu are donating schwag for installfest volunteers. Creative commons has packaged CC licensed and Ogg formatted multi-media content that will be placed on each system. And No Starch Press has made another extremely cool donation of a PDF copy of "Ubuntu for non-Geeks" for EVERY computer... What a great resource for newbies!<BR>
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Why the installfest is cool:<BR>
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1)Digital Divide: Helps get computers to children/schools in need<BR>
2)F/OSS Outreach: Helps expose new users to Free & Open Source Software<BR>
3)Environment: Helps divert thousands of pounds of toxic electronic waste from the landfill<BR>
4)Community: Is a great cause to bring the community together around<BR>
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Lastly, don't forget to register for the LinuxWorld Expo. The passes are free if you register in advance, but $50 onsite. Register here:<BR>
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<A HREF="https://register.rcsreg.com/regos-1.0/lnsf2008/ga/index2.html">https://register.rcsreg.com/regos-1.0/lnsf2008/ga/index2.html</A><BR>
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Learn more about the installfest here:<BR>
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<A HREF="http://www.untangle.com/installfest">http://www.untangle.com/installfest</A> <BR>
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Thanks so much for your help!<BR>
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-Andrew<BR>
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References & Notes:<BR>
[1]PIII and newer systems will be refurbished with Ubuntu for schools. Older systems will be recycled properly by the ACCRC.<BR>
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Here is a writeup of the first event: <A HREF="http://lwn.net/Articles/273770/">http://lwn.net/Articles/273770/</A><BR>
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and here are some pictures:<BR>
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<A HREF="http://www.untangle.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=139">http://www.untangle.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=355&Itemid=139</A><BR>
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Andrew Fife<BR>
Untangle - The Open Source Network Gateway<BR>
www.untangle.com/download<BR>
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