Build 'em Right, Build 'em Strong, Build 'em Linux
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| This past week alone, we were able to build 6 complete computers and set them
| in homes of kids who need them. This past week, there are six kids who can be
| taken off the "alternative assignments list" at school because they don't
| have to raise their hands when asked:
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| "Who doesn't have a computer at home?"
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http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/328-Build-em-Right,-Build-em-Strong,-Build-em-Linux.html
These are the people that drive Linux.
Related:
16,000 Linux computers delivered - for free
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| With his non-profit organization called Alameda County Computer Resource
| Center, he built up a volunteer organization, collects donated stuff from the
| companies who provide them, strips any proprietary OS and software off the
| drives, re-installs everything with Linux and free applications, and then
| gives them to schools or other not-for-profit organizations or individuals
| without too much cash.
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| A great man with a great mission. CNN called him a hero already.
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http://lxer.com/module/newswire/view/89792/index.html
WEEE directive threatens Microsoft OEM sales
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| There's a possibility Microsoft may well dump the OEM scheme and that
| could prompt small firms that don't want to be WEEEing to install Linux
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
| or even pirate OSes.
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http://www.theinquirer.net/default.aspx?article=40305
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