Re: Computer Bank

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Date forwarded: 	Sun, 1 Aug 1999 14:33:52 -0700 (PDT)
From:           	"LuJane at Eagle" <lujane@lataheagle.com>
To:             	<Vision2020@moscow.com>
Subject:        	Re: Computer Bank
Date sent:      	Sun, 1 Aug 1999 14:32:19 -0700
Forwarded by:   	vision2020@moscow.com

> This computer bank idea is good, I think, if it could ever be worked out
> or pulled together. I know the programs today will not run on 486 or 386
> computers but there is a LOT of old software out there that is still very
> educational for children and adults learning to use computers and many

um, again, I hate to be a wet blanket.. but companies amn't 
interested in people who have computer skills that are more than (at 
the VERY most) 2 years out of date. (if you don't have a degree.. 
the major employers in this area won't hire you)

however, there IS much to be said for educational software.

> people (like me) that still have this very old software sitting on their
> shelves, hating to toss it because it cost a good deal of money but would
> be more than willing to donate it to a "computer bank" that would go to

um, that can be legally tricky... some software companies are VERY 
aggressive about hunting down "pirated" software.. check the 
"licence agreement" next time you get new software, in some cases 
your not allowed to "transfer" software without the companies 
permission.

> help children and even adults trying to learn computers. There is still a
> place for these old throw away computers and this idea is a very good and
> valid one.... would take someone to coordinate and work out the details.
> Someone with a lot of time on their hands and a lot of knowledge and
> experience under their belt.

actually. IS there any advantage to teaching people old skills?

Stan