[Discuss] OT: Kids needing computers

[David Kramer]

If Linux is fine (I assume a browser, email program, and Microsoft 
compatible office suite is what they need) I should be able to put one 
or more together.  Message me directly if you want to coordinate on this.

On 3/23/20 10:16 AM, Stephen Ronan wrote:
>
> I just got a call from a family in Dorchester with a kid whose school 
> has moved to online activities. They have Internet but no computer for 
> the kid to use...
>
> Any of y'all have unused, unwanted functioning computers that you may 
> wish to donate in such circumstances? If so I may be able to find 
> homes for some of 'em. I have some extra monitors, keyboards and 
> mice... And am able to install an OS, but don't have much in the way 
> of working CPUs.
>
> Also, it's worth keeping in mind that families eligible for government 
> assistance programs such as free or reduced price school lunches, 
> Medicaid or SNAP are eligible for $9.95/month Internet via Comcast's 
> Internet Essentials program:
> https://internetessentials.org/
>
> - Stephen Ronan
>   Roxbury, MA
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