[plug] OT: Computers for East Timor

[John Knight]

I have a bunch of parts they could use, like 486 mobos etc. I must ask 
though, exactly what is the charity (civilian or military)? If it's 
civilian, I'd be happy to help out (I can't contribute parts to the military 
for religious reasons).

>
>Hi Plug, I spoke with members of the "Mandurah Muscateers" (a registered
>charity group who make computers up for charity).
>I was told that all of the first shipment to East Timor was stolen within 2
>weeks of arrival.  They are chasing 386 computers and above with hdd > 81
>mb.  They install Win 3.1 and chase licensed copies of W95 (evidently there
>have been some discussions with MS about licenses - as yet not progressed 
>).
>
>I asked about Linux and they said they don't have anyone in their group
>familiar with it enough to teach it to their new users.
>
>They have a van for fortnightly pickups around Perth (courtesy of Lotteries
>Commission) and can be contacted at their workshop on 9534.7834
>(if there's a van load they're happy to make arrangements for other trips -
>so maybe some of us can get together).
>
>I have some things in the shed that may be of some use to them.  If any of
>you do to then perhaps we can organize something.
>Over to you for feedback.
>
>Regards,
>Daniel.
>(as posted before - it seems network cards are the one thing they have
>plenty of and seldom need.)
>If OK with PLUG I'll fwd details they send me when I receive them
>
>
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