In Portland, OR, freegeek.org is offering free Linux computers, firewalls, and routers, in exchange for community service. Here are the specs of the computers:
Hardware
Pentium I PC
48MB RAM
1GB + hard drive(s)
CD ROM
Floppy disk drive
14 inch color monitor
28.8k - 33.6k Modem
Keyboard
Mouse
Software
Linux Mandrake 7.2
Abi Word
Netscape Navigator
The Gimp
And here are the specs of the firewalls/routers:
Hardware
486PC
250MB+ hard drive
floppy disk drive
(2) 10bT N.I.C.
Keyboard
Mouse
Software
Linux Redhat 6.2
Here are some peripherals and upgrades that you can get for free also:
Printers
Scanners
Zip Drives
Hard drives
RAM
Processor/motherboards
So, not only are you helping the community, but you are also getting a computer that can run linux just fine (I am going to use mine as a server ).
Hardware
Pentium I PC
48MB RAM
1GB + hard drive(s)
CD ROM
Floppy disk drive
14 inch color monitor
28.8k - 33.6k Modem
Keyboard
Mouse
Software
Linux Mandrake 7.2
Abi Word
Netscape Navigator
The Gimp
And here are the specs of the firewalls/routers:
Hardware
486PC
250MB+ hard drive
floppy disk drive
(2) 10bT N.I.C.
Keyboard
Mouse
Software
Linux Redhat 6.2
Here are some peripherals and upgrades that you can get for free also:
Printers
Scanners
Zip Drives
Hard drives
RAM
Processor/motherboards
So, not only are you helping the community, but you are also getting a computer that can run linux just fine (I am going to use mine as a server ).