I’m not even sure how many people that read this blog live in Austin, but if you do and you have a spare computer lying around collecting dust think about donating it. If you want to learn more about linux against poverty check their website. Anyway, here’s the official stuff:
Have a spare computer lying around? Are you a local business with some computers ready for goodwill or salvage in the back somewhere? Help a local charity by donating it! We’ll Fix it if it needs it during the Linux Against Poverty event on the first of August at Union Park on 6th Street. Then we will give it to a local child who needs it. I will be volunteering at the Linux Against Poverty event here in Austin on the first of August, at Union Park. If you have machines to donate and need them picked up, contact Ken Starks at helios@fixedbylinux.com and someone from The HeliOS Project will pick it up. If you want to come by the event and drop it off, we have valets that will be taking them from you at curbside for your convenience.
Those donating 5 computers or more will receive a year’s worth of banners on The blog of helios and also get a VIP badge for the party afterward. GeekAustin.com will also supply you with advertising room for your efforts.
Everyone wins here and it costs almost nothing to do. A child’s exposure to technology should never be predicated on the ability to afford it.
