[K12OSN] Call for Help: Katrina Public Web Stations Project

[Steve Hargadon]

ABCnews.com picked up the story today. 
http://www.abcnews.go.com/Technology/story?id=1098926&page=1

Most cool.

On 9/6/05, Jim Kronebusch <jim at winonacotter.org> wrote:
>  
> I have just listed 200+ Bondi iMacs on www.diyparts.org.  I would be willing
> to clone the hard drives with any supplied image if someone could put them
> to use.  I could possibly help fund some shipping as well.  The HD's are 4GB
> so that would be the only limitation.  The machines are 233mhz with 160MB
> RAM and 15" monitor.  They all have 10/100MB ethernet ports and a 56kbps
> modem.  About 60% of them have working CDROMs so cloning the HDs would be a
> better option, and probably more stable.  These would also make great
> terminals for K12LTSP in makeshift schools.   
>   
> Please contact me if you have any other ideas on how to help out with these
> computers.  I have gotten permission to let them all go for free. 
>   
> I also have about 50 Macintosh G3 All-in-One computers as well if they could
> be of use.  They all have been upgraded with 10/100MB ethernet cards.  I can
> ship them with OS9 and some apps as our licenses for these are no longer in
> use. 
>   
> I could also leave OS9 on the 200+ iMacs with software if needed. 
>   
> These would make nice compact machines easy to setup with minimal cables.  I
> have keyboards, mice, and power cords for them all as well.  
>   
> I will be traveling to Topeka Kansas on Sept 9th and could possibly meet
> someone there with a truckload of computers.  I would be willing to rent a
> uhaul to get them that far. 
>   
>   
> 
> Jim Kronebusch
> Cotter Tech Department
> 507-453-5188
> jim at winonacotter.org 
>  
>  
> -----Original Message-----
> From: k12osn-bounces at redhat.com [mailto:k12osn-bounces at redhat.com] On Behalf
> Of rmcdaniel at indata.us
> Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 3:54 PM
> To: Support list for opensource software in schools.
> Subject: RE: [K12OSN] Call for Help: Katrina Public Web Stations Project
> 
>  
> We are in Brewton, AL.  and will be housing around 100 hurricane victims at
> our local YMCA.  I will be meeting with the CEO of the Y to see if we can
> use a room to setup several of these terminals to provide Internet access. 
> I have several PIII 800Mhz with 128MB Ram that I will be setting up for
> Internet access.  I will let the group know the needs tomorrow. 
>   
> Thanks, 
>   
>   
> Ron
> 
>  
> 
> Ronald R. McDaniel
> Conecuh County Schools
> (251) 578-7073 x26
> (251) 363-3201 cell
> rmcdaniel at indata.us
> 
>  
> 
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [K12OSN] Call for Help: Katrina Public Web Stations
> Project
> From: John Baillie <jbaillie at stmarys-school.org>
> Date: Sat, September 03, 2005 5:32 pm
> To: "Support list for opensource software in schools."
> <k12osn at redhat.com>
> 
> Steve Hargadon wrote:
> 
> >>First is there a PPC version of this iso image?
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >Not that I know of.
> >  
> >
> >>Second, do you have the backing of any of the major organizations
> approving
> >>the project?  I assume you will need their support/approval to even start
> >>placing this equipment.
> >>    
> >>
> >
> >We're leaving that to the local individuals to work with the aid
> >agencies.  We haven't been approach on a large level by any agencies
> >yet.  That's the whole reason for the grass-roots nature of the
> >projetec.
> >
> >
> >  
> >
> Steve,
> 
> It's a 12 hour drive to Gulfport MS. from where I live. I am sure I can 
> donate some time.
> 
> Let me know.
> 
> John
> 
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