I thought I'd start another thread to keep ya'll informed.
This chapter is being put together with the help of a Capstone class at Valencia Community College. This is their 'senior project' so to speak. So far:Next on our agenda:
- We have the website started: http://freegeekcentralflorida.org
- We've pre-applied to the 'mothership' for official Free Geek status
But, the biggest thing we need are volunteers. Volunteers to pick up equipment, build equipment, and cute girls to show up when we do a donation drive. I'd like to have about 50-100 computers ready to go for Christmas. It would be really cool for some families to be able to get a computer, or give one to their kids.
- Get the by-laws ready
- Do the applications for non-profit status
- Prepare the financial bookkeeping
- Setup the database
Right now, Xubuntu is our primary install, since most of the equipment we get in is between the 500 MHz and 1GHz range. We set it up as a OEM installation, so that the new user gets the 'new computer' customizations. While we're using the most current Ubuntu distribution, I'm thinking we'll probably stick to the LTS releases from now on. Much more stable.
So, everyone please use your favorite search engine and check out all the free geek chapters, and especially watch the free geek videos.
So, bring forth a tidal wave of ideas for me here, please.
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