The following is a description of the project in the context of a proposal for a FIXIT session at the LinuxConfAu 2004.
The project's homepage is at: http://www.computerbank.org.au/
I think it would be great if we could duplicate this fine effort in Israel...
--Amos
-------- Original Message -------- Session 4 - Computerbank, run by Dan Treacy
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ABOUT COMPUTERBANK
The Computerbank Project is an Australia-wide grassroots volunteer effort to bridge the digital divide and keep perfectly usable machines out of our landfills. Working with machines kindly donated by both corporate entities and individuals this community based effort uses Linux and other Open Source technologies in it's aim to get computers into the hands of people and groups who might not ordinarily be able to afford them. This also enables us to give people access to technology that is now becoming almost a requirement of society whilst having a beneficial enviromental outcome as well.
HOPEFUL OUTCOME OF THE FIXIT
Any or all or the following: • An increase in awareness of Computerbank and it's aim and objectives within the Linux/Open Source Community. Spreading the word of the work we do. • Seeking interest in starting Computerbank units in areas not already covered by an existing Computerbank operation. • Increase in membership/volunteers for exisitng Computerbank units. • Solving any pressing technical problems being currently encountered by any of the Computerbank units. • A gathering and fostering of closer ties between existing members and volunteers doing Computerbank around the country. • Discussions with regard to the restructing of the National body Computerbank Australia to best help both the operational units and Computerbank as a whole to achieve their goals.
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