[nmglug] Dirt cheap linux modems

[Mars DeLapp]

Mark Galassi wrote:
> Dear Lee,
> 
> It looks like many of us are doing the same thing.
> 
> I have been collecting computers that people are dumping on freecycle
> and setting them up with edubuntu (or dual boot to DSL if they are
> really underpowered).  Note that Mepis these days is ubuntu-based.
> 
> We should combine forces, and in fact we should start an nmglug
> initiative to address this.
> 
> If Lee had not written, I would have taken a bit longer to prepare a
> note for nmglug outlining some resources based on what is being done
> in Portland and other places, but for now let me just say to y'all:
> 
> "shall we start an nmglug thrust to refurbish old PCs and give them
> out to people?"
> 
> I will be sharing some of my thoughts that come from my initial work
> on the project.

Yes. I think that would be a great idea.

Mars

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