[mdlug] Install event - Dearborn library computers?

[Peter Bart]

On Mon, 28 Apr 2014 23:40:13 GMT
"gib at juno.com" <gib at juno.com> wrote:

> I was thinking that we could do an install event.  Usually that's
> where everyone brings in devices to install new software.  We
> typically do Linux.  Maybe we could install Linux on some of the
> Dearborn library computers.  
> 
> I see the library has some type of software to limit the time on the
> system and to restart fresh (clean system).  I'm not sure how we
> would do that.
> 
> I'd also like to suggest we could build some new computers for the
> library. Here is a list of the MicroCenter parts for a total of about
> $330 for each computer:
> 
> Memory Ballistic Sport 4G 1600 $44.99.
> Case Diamond mid-tower with 400 watt power suppliy $29.99.
> CPU AMD FX Black Edition 3.9 GHZ six core AM3+ $129.99.
> Motherboard  MSI 970A-G43 $59.99.
> Harddrive SATA 8GB $14.99.
> Keyboard USB 3.99.
> Mouse $6.99.
> Web Cam $8.99.
> Video card XFX AMD Radon HD 5450 1GB 2.1 $17.99.
> 
> Monitor would be an additional $100. We could reuse some old parts to
> save money.
> 
> Perhaps we could get volunteers to assemble them and install software.


I would be happy to do the menial/repetitive tasks to help. I may also
be able to help with transport depending on schedules.
-- 
Best Regards,

Peter The Plumber
<petertheplumber at att.net>