I have just found out that many talking about buying and selling computers here don't know much about the same. There are people who also make websites even with a 1.2Ghz, 256,20gb. And 12,000 for a CBO is enough to buy two ex-UK computers which is far much better than even a 3.2Ghz clone.
I think it may be my time to chime in.
Voices of Africa for Sustainable Development is a partner with Zack's CBO and Camara and will be providing the needed training information for the youth. A volunteer will be going into the field in the next week to assist the group with their project and programming. Their group although new, has much potential for success and has the drive and desire to be successful.
The computer will be a reburbished desktop with 512mb RAM, at least 40G hard drive from either HP or Dell running on Ubuntu with a 6 month technical support contract included and an addition 6 months available for 1,000 Ksh. The total cost of the system and maintenece for their organization will be 8,000 Ksh. This equipment is only available to non-profit educational organizations or organizations with educational purposes.
Currently we are working to provide computers with Camara to community based organizations, youth groups and Youth Empowerment Centers. Camara normally equips schools with e-Learning Labs. Their website is www.camara.ie I have found Camara to be an excellent source of computers and support for the lowest possible price for development applications.
Many blessings,
Crystal
www.voicesofafrica.org
Fri, Apr 30, 2010 at 6:18 PM, Tony Likhanga <tlikhanga@gmail.com> wrote:
MY ADVICE These guyz should have a good technician who can lead them to a comp shop and select a GOOD X-UK e DELL SMALL FACTOR with atleast 2.4ghz/40gb/512mb/cdrw and a black crt screen im sure you will get at that price.BUT BEWARE OF CONMEN and BROKERS.THANKS BRO THAT IS A GOOD PROJECT
Fred, you just awoke my curiosity with the highlighted bit above. Care to shed more light?
Tony.
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