Some time ago I posted a link to an article which said that the owner of
everythinglinux.com.au offered to give free GNU/Linux distribution CDs and
free installation on machines. I'm sure if some LUGs got involved things
could happen even faster.
On Thu, 9 Aug 2001 02:00, Sevatio wrote:
> What is needed are volunteers to install and show these kids the ways of
> Linux. Their minds are like a sponge and will in very short time
> understand this. Being that they may not have the distractions that
> money bring, they would ended up with a lot of time to learn on their
> own. Then they'll show it to their friends and so on and so on. We just
> need to start the avalanche whenever and wherever we can. We can't
> underestimate their abilities and intelligence.
>
> Sevatio
>
> >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Original Message <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
>
> On 8/8/01, 7:33:24 AM, Sridhar Dhanapalan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
>
> regarding Re: [newbie] Fwd: Latest press Pc's for Kids Inc:
> > I think (well, I hope) it'll only be a matter of time before they begin
> > shipping more GNU/Linux systems than Windos ones. It'll take a while
>
> before
>
> > PC's for Kids is used to GNU/Linux and the open source philosophy. They
> > cannot distribute a Windos PC without a certificate, and these would be
>
> in
>
> > short supply. They already give StarOffice, which is available for
>
> GNU/Linux
>
> > as well. Hopefully children will become aware about the technical and
> > usability edge that GNU/Linux offers and they will opt for that instead.
> >
> > On Thu, 9 Aug 2001 00:12, Charlie Oriez wrote:
> > > interesting. note the sixth paragraph. it would be nice if they
>
> mentioned
>
> > > linux a little sooner.
> > >
> > > ---------- Look what the cat dragged in: ----------
> > > Subject: Latest press Pc's for Kids Inc
> > > Date: Wed, 8 Aug 2001 22:04:10 +1000
> > > From: "Pc's for Kids Inc" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > > To: "Charlie Oriez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >
> > >
> > > WINDOW OF HOPE FOR "KIDS"
> > >
> > > Australian charity Pc's for Kids, which is the focus of International
> > > awareness was forced to suspend operations because of actions by
>
> Microsoft
>
> > > Legal department, has started building the first of many computers
>
> destined
>
> > > for underprivileged kids.
> > >
> > > Mr. Bayes issued a statement saying; "Our kids need us, the
> > > International public and Australians vowed us to continue our work
> > > assisting Children Bridge the Digital Divide. Our members voted to take
> > > a stand for the advancement of kids and not let this issue with
> > > Microsoft dampen many a child's dream of obtaining their own computer.
> > >
> > > Microsoft and Pc's for Kids become the focus of worldwide attention
> > > when the Software giant told the charity not to use its software unless
> > > it is legal. The standoff lasting well over a month has raised many
> > > questions
>
> of
>
> > > the philanthropic efforts of Microsoft's Co-Founder Mr. William Gates
> > > and Microsoft intentions of not granting a simple "Refurbishment
> > > License" to the charity.
> > >
> > > "Lets face it Microsoft, if you do not support the old redundant
> > > software of Dos 6.22 and Win 3.11 together with Windows 95 then why not
> > > make it "Public Domain" so the older computer equipment can be used.
> > > You state
>
> that
>
> > > kids need the latest technology but what happens to the tons of waste
>
> "IT"
>
> > > equipment - send it to landfill" Mr. Bayes said.
> > >
> > > Pc's for Kids Inc, which is based in Geelong Victoria Australia will
> > > ship the first of 50 refurbished machines to children next week, thanks
> > > to the generosity of the IT public who have scrounged around to locate
> > > their old Win 95 certificates. "We will give each system Windows 95 and
> > > load a full version of Sun Micro-Systems "Star Office" which was
> > > donated by Sun to
>
> pass
>
> > > onto our less fortunate children" Bayes stated.
> > >
> > > Mr. Bayes also is pleased at the support offered by the Linux
> > > community, "We have just completed training with Linux in Melbourne and
> > > are looking
>
> at
>
> > > offering children the choice of both. The learning of Linux will take
>
> some
>
> > > time to perfect so in the meantime we will keep sending out systems
> > > with donated Windows, Apple has issued a letter supporting our efforts
> > > and
>
> fully
>
> > > agree that children need assistance with any means of computer
>
> technology,
>
> > > we will be sending to Tonga another 20 refurbished Apple units early
> > > next month"
> > >
> > > Mr. Bayes is now appealing to the public and IT sector to keep the
> > > dream alive by locating the old software so this charity can continue
> > > it works. "We need over 1,000 copies for the next 12-months so please
> > > dig deep and help us place a smile on a child's face - Remember your
> > > old systems and software will assist our disadvantaged kids all over
> > > the world" Mr. Bayes said.
> > >
> > > Visit Pc's for Kid's www.pcsforkids.org and post an email with your
>
> pledge.
>
> > > Press Release Issued By:
> > > Colin Bayes President / Founder (0402) 149719 (24-Hours Contact)
> > >
> > > Pc's for Kids Inc Ph: 61 (3) 52444146 Fax: 61 (3) 52436026
> > > [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > http://www.pcsforkids.org Wednesday, August 08, 2001
> > >
> > > -------------------------------------------------------
> > >
> > > --
> > > -----------------------------------------------
> > > "Oh come now. At least pretend to be scared. The media spent millions
> > > trying to psyche you up for this" - User Friendly, 08/01/01 on the Code
>
> Red
>
> > > virus scare
> >
> > --
> > Sridhar Dhanapalan.
> > "There are two major products that come from Berkeley:
> > LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."
> > -- Jeremy S. Anderson
--
Sridhar Dhanapalan.
"There are two major products that come from Berkeley:
LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence."
-- Jeremy S. Anderson
