- I heard a story on the radio today about an organization in Manchester and Nashua called Donation Networks.
- Their website is: http://www.donationnetworks.org/ - They have a program that they call "Computers in Every Home" with the mission statement of: "The Computers In Every Home Program is a statewide initiative geared towards providing personal computer access and training to NH's disadvantaged, youth, low-income, at-risk-youth and senior adults etc The program seeks to build capacity among residents by giving them the opportunity of owning computer systems at very nominal fees or at no cost with community service. Parents may apply for a PC for their kids School Homework needs. By engaging in this project, we hope to overcome the barriers people may face in accessing education, employment opportunities and social services needs." - This piqued my interest since it seems that they want to bring low cost computing to as may people as possible. I was disappointed though, when I scrolled to the bottom of the page and saw this: ------------------------------- "5. Software: The system comes with Microsoft Application software. By using the software, eligible recipient agrees to be bound by all terms of this Recipient Agreement. If Eligible Recipient does not agree to the terms of this Recipient Agreement, it must not use any of the software." ------------------------------- It seems to me that an organization that is looking to provide low/no cost computing to disadvantaged citizens would be able to provide the best service with a FOSS solution rather than by an expensive, proprietary system. Is anybody familiar with this organization?? Are they pushing Microsoft due to ignorance of FOSS, obstinacy, or something else?? Thoughts....feedback appreciated. Mark _______________________________________________ gnhlug-discuss mailing list gnhlug-discuss@mail.gnhlug.org http://mail.gnhlug.org/mailman/listinfo/gnhlug-discuss/