[OPLINTECH] GCPL: Old computer challenge

[Chad Neeper]

Sounds like a Linux solution could be an option. 256MB RAM seems a bit 
slim for even Win2K with all updates installed, let alone running a big 
program like an "office" product on top of it.

Perhaps a flavor using the Gnome desktop and the Gnome Accessibility 
project might be useful. (http://projects.gnome.org/accessibility) Then 
perhaps OpenOffice...
If no onboard NIC, then maybe adding a PCMCIA NIC or USB (if available!) 
NIC could get you to the Internet.

Google "Linux disabilities" for some useful links such as:
http://tldp.org/HOWTO/Accessibility-HOWTO

Aside from that, perhaps sell the whole lot as-is on e-bay and re-invest 
the proceeds in your disabilities hardware/software...


Good luck!

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Mann, James H. wrote:
>
> I have an “old” computer challenge that I’d like some suggestions from 
> the well of your collective wisdom. Here’s the challenge:
>
> 1.       You have 50 Compaq PIII 800mhz computers.
>
> 2.       The computers have 256mb RAM
>
> 3.       The computers have 10gig hard drives
>
> 4.       The computers have a CD player
>
> 5.       The computers have a Win 2000 COA
>
> 6.       All of the above may or may not be in working condition
>
> The intended audience for these computers is either persons with 
> disabilities or persons with Autism.
>
> Short of pulling the RAM and selling it on eBay and recycling the rest 
> of the computer how would you configure them?
>
> 1.       What O/S?
>
> 2.       What “office” product
>
> 3.       Are they internet ready and how?
>
> Not library related, but I’d like some thoughts before I start to 
> tackle this project.
>
>  
>
>  
>
> Jim Mann
>
> Technology Coordinator
>
> Greene County Public Library
>
> 76 E. Market St.
>
> Xenia Ohio 45385
>
> (937)352-4000 x1210
>
> mailto: jmann at gcpl.lib.oh.us <mailto:jmann at gcpl.lib.oh.us>
>
> "If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast 
> enough." - Mario Andretti.
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