[GRLUG] Possibilty of creating a nonprofit orgination

[Bill Littlejohn]

Bill Creswell wrote:
>
> Let's not forget whether there is a market. I used to have P2's and 
> P3's around my house to give away, but find very few people who want a 
> computer that do not have one.
I think this is because people tend to associate the usefulness of the 
computer with access to the internet. It is seen as a communication tool 
first and foremost. People with the disposable income for an ISP tend to 
have a computer already (new or secondhand), and those that do not - 
tend to not want one.
I would suggest that GRLUG pc's be 'advertised' first as educational and 
fun, second as an 'easier and more secure' way to get on the internet.
In my experience there are many kids 7-15 that are denied the computer 
time they want because their family only has one flaky Windows pc, and 
they don't want it pushed over the edge, or the parent understands how 
likely it is for their kid to get exposed to various nasties.
I think a full Edubuntu install would work for both the family that 
wants the kids safer, and the ones who probably can't get internet 
access, but it would depend on the presentation to drive interest.
Bill