Portland’s Free Geek teams up with Comcast for technology drive to bridge digital divide https://www.byteseu.com/937813/ #comcast #ComcastPortland #DigitalDivide #FreeGeek #KOIN #MountHoodCommunityCollege #Technology
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@goblingua @generationX @Cyclist @PCsfueralle In #Portland and I think #Minneapolis you can donate unused computers to #FreeGeek, who will find good homes for them.
Microsoft thinks you should recycle pcs that can't be upgraded to windows 11...
Please do not do this. Try linux or give them to someone else who will, or donate them to charitable organizations.
Goblins need spare computers everywhere!
#question
Can we have a #hashtag on here for people who wish to discard perfectly good computers, so other people on here who are less fortunate can get them and use linux or something?
Any opinions on a best hashtag for that?
*edit @generationX mentioned a hashtag, #computertruhe (which is a group or the german equivalent to this paying it forward of computers or related parts, and is active on mastodon!) This may translate to #computerchest and is the best lead on a relevant hashtag for this purpose so far!
#retux (for games?)
possibly #upcycling
Unique for this purpose suggested:
#takemytech (at least 2 votes!)
#sparePChere
#pc2hand
by area:
@PCsfueralle for Austria, like computertruhe for DE
#LinuxInstallParty may be relevant! DE I think!
#FreeGeek for #Portland and maybe #Minneapolis !
#Debian 12 Bookworm made installation and GUI much easier than previous versions, including nonfree repositories for proprietary driver support! Debian 13 Trixie (stable) drops later this year. It is upstream and all about open source, as a Linux option.
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Not that I know of. I've always wished there was something like #FreeGeek in central Indiana. I know a lot of geeks, self included, who would love to pitch in some skills to help people get access to low/no-cost refurbed electronics.
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More info about Free Geek:
"Mission
Free Geek is committed to including everyone in our digital future. We sustainably reuse technology, enable digital access and provide education to create a community that empowers people to realize their potential.
Bottom Line for Portland
Our goal is to connect underserved individuals, households and neighborhoods most impacted by digital inequality to technology, digital skills and resources."
From Free Geek:
"Calling all adventure seekers! Donate $10 or more today and you’ll get three chances to win a spectacular sightseeing aerial tour from Portland’s best tour operator, Envi Adventures. Each pass is good for up to three people…
A unique and memorable adventure — donate today for a chance to see our gorgeous corner of the world in a whole new way"
Other prizes in image
Donate here:
Just sent a donation to my local Free Geek twin cities - a batch of BlueSCSI's for their vintage restorations!
Ascii Generator #BoomerTech
(Editor Note: insert Jurassic Park "I know this" gif)
From Free Geek mailing list:
Join us for our Community Fair and Pop Up Shop!
Saturday, July 27th, 12 to 4 PM
Free Geek Parking Lot
1731 SW 10th Avenue
Portland, Oregon
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@Quinn9282 I visited a #FreeGeek in #Vancouver ages ago. I imagine it's still there. (not that this helps, I too wish there was one near me in #montreal ).
Man, I wish there were more places like #FreeGeek in #Canada. It looks like such a cool place to go to, and I would totally consider volunteering there if one existed and wasn't located too far away from where I live.
(The only Free Geek location in Canada is in Toronto, and I live several hours away in the #YEG area. Unless I want to spend a bunch of money and hours on a flight + other accommodations in Toronto just to visit Free Geek, not worth it...)
We filled out a build sheet for freegeek, for a Chromebook.
Windows 11 possible, but hard. @jaiden
From Free Geek mailing list:
"Join us on Saturday June 22nd for the Green Day recycling event! Come see us and drop off your used technology, metals, and cardboard from 11 am - 2 pm.
We'll be in the Tualatin Fred Meyers parking lot!"
Email reminder from Free Geek:
"Join us this Thursday and Friday for our final #TechNow dates celebrating Earth Day and our 24th birthday! We'll be at The Wings Conference at the PSU Viking Pavilion on Thursday (4/25) and at KGW Studios on Friday (4/26)."
"Free Geek TechNOW Drive will only accept laptops (including their power adapters), tablets, and cellphones"
More details here:
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For more details see the FAQ on the Free Geek website:
www.freegeek.orgFree Geek TechNOW Drive: Frequently Asked Questions | Free Geek
Reminder: Free Geek is accepting equipment donations at several locations in the Portland metro area this month.
From one of their emails:
"Please note: In order to focus efforts on the devices most in demand, the #TechNOW campaign will only accept laptops (including their power adapters), tablets, and cellphones."
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From Free Geek:
"Please note: In order to focus efforts on the devices most in demand, the #TechNOW campaign will only accept laptops (including their power adapters), tablets, and cellphones."
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From Free Geek:
"Join us this Saturday (April 13) for our first #TechNow date with First Tech at 10 am.
This year, we've partnered with the Rose Festival where the first 1,000 technology donors receive passes to Rose Parade!
Come celebrate Earth Month and our 24th birthday month by dropping off your used technology to make a difference in your community!"
More drop off dates and locations, and further details, in reply.
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Dear #Linux, If I'm installing a Linux distro on a laptop for the purpose of selling it on #ebay which Linux distro do you think would have the most interest? #Ubuntu because it's common? Mint? Or is the typical Linux buyer more likely to wipe and re-install anyway for good measure?
I checked a few recent Linux laptop sales, and they mostly had Linux Mint Cinnamon, sold by #FreeGeek Maybe I should follow their lead here.