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justin caratzas wrote:

> Is there any chance we can hold off the firesales for another month or
> two?  FreesideATL.org has stuff like this on its want list, and will be
> able to purchase once they start collecting dues and move into its space.

In a similar vein, I'll point out that Free IT Athens is in need of
switches. All we have on hand now are the 4-port variety; not so great
for setting up labs. Other needs are

* Desktop and laptop computers with a Pentium III or newer processor
* CRT and LCD Monitors
* PS/2 or USB Keyboards and Mice
* Memory (i.e. SD-RAM, DDR, DDR2, RD-RAM)
* PCI POST Diagnostic cards
* Grounded power strips and extension cords
* Large Bakers Racks or similar shelving
* Air Compressor or Vacuum (for removing dust from computers)
* Tools of all varieties (if it can open a computer, crimp a cable, test
a part, etc. we probably want it)

We're not in a position to pay for anything, but donations are *greatly*
appreciated and tax-deductible! There's more information at freeitathens.org

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Brian Pitts

On Apr 1, 2009, at 9:14 PM, Brian Pitts wrote:

> * CRT and LCD Monitors

For CRT's, any limitations or will anything capable of svga color do?  
I know I have 2, possibly 3, sitting in my storage unit that are  
absolute hell to lug around whenever I move.

I also have at least one old 2900 series catalyst, the 2 U variety  
that run catOS with redundant power supplies. I believe it's a 24  
port, 10/100. May have two of those as well.

I'd be happy to transport them and give them up for a good cause

Kenneth Ratliff wrote:
> 
> On Apr 1, 2009, at 9:14 PM, Brian Pitts wrote:
> 
>> * CRT and LCD Monitors
> 
> For CRT's, any limitations or will anything capable of svga color do?  
> I know I have 2, possibly 3, sitting in my storage unit that are  
> absolute hell to lug around whenever I move.
> 
> I also have at least one old 2900 series catalyst, the 2 U variety  
> that run catOS with redundant power supplies. I believe it's a 24  
> port, 10/100. May have two of those as well.
> 
> I'd be happy to transport them and give them up for a good cause
> 

Anything VGA that can do 1024x768 with good color is useful. We're
distributing 25 computers to Community Connection of Northeast Georgia
next week; this will nearly deplete our supply of monitors.

The switch sounds great. If you think it's old, you should see the 10
megabit hub in our lab at the Economic Justice Center.

I think Jim Kinney has some odds and ends to donate as well. Perhaps
organizing an ALE caravan to Athens one weekend is in order. We have
volunteers ready to receive donations every Sunday from 1-5. We can also
put any wandering ALErs to work for a few hours during that time. Since
we're on track to resume our partnership [0] with the school district
(fingers crossed), there should be *plenty* of work to do once they drop
off several hundred laptops.  In exchange for donations or volunteer
hours, I'll gladly reveal where the good beer in town is.

[0] http://onlineathens.com/stories/080908/news_2008080900419.shtml

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All the best,
Brian Pitts
Free IT Athens Staff Volunteer

Free IT Athens is a non-profit community advocate for free software and
open technology. Our goal is to provide access to information technology
resources to Athens-Clarke County residents and organizations. For more
information, visit http://freeitathens.org

On Apr 2, 2009, at 1:31 AM, Brian Pitts wrote:
> Anything VGA that can do 1024x768 with good color is useful. We're
> distributing 25 computers to Community Connection of Northeast Georgia
> next week; this will nearly deplete our supply of monitors.

Yeah, I'm pretty sure they'll both do 1024x768

> The switch sounds great. If you think it's old, you should see the 10
> megabit hub in our lab at the Economic Justice Center.

Well, it's old, but still useful. Only reason I don't use it is  
because it's huge, I don't have room for it. I believe the term 'boat  
anchor' was bandied about when I saved them from the trash compactor  
at my previous job.

> We have volunteers ready to receive donations every Sunday from 1-5.  
> We can also

Hrm, that may be the problematic part. Unfortunately, I work from 8am  
to 8pm on Sundays

Kenneth Ratliff wrote:
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> Hrm, that may be the problematic part. Unfortunately, I work from 8am  
> to 8pm on Sundays
> 

Hmm. We can also take donations from 6-8 on Wednesdays. Although we're
not there, the Economic Justice Coalition can receive donations for us
from 9-3 Monday through Friday. If that's still not good, email me
off-list and we'll work out another time.

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Brian Pitts

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