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Donate hardware
What Happens To Hardware
Computers are dropped off to one of our projects, or we arrange a pick-up with you. After we have them, the hard drives are wiped using Darik's Boot and Nuke (DBAN), which writes random patterns over the entire drive multiple times. If needed we can use a wipe which complies to the US Dept. of Defense standard for data destruction.
Unfortunately we are no longer able to accept donations of Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) monitors.
The age of a system is its next deciding factor. We refurbish systems with Pentium 4 (equivalent) or greater processors, replacing any faulty or missing parts, and install an open source operating system on it. Currently we use Ubuntu ( a variant of Debian GNU/Linux ). We then extend the system with suitable packages for their target - such as young children, for uni students, for older people, etc. The systems are then tested and someone from our waiting list is called to come and pick it up. The recipient is trained on the new computer system and offered 3 months free support - including hardware - while they are still running Ubuntu. If they are under Pentium 4 (equivalent) they are usually taken apart and used for parts. Any materials that are not used in systems, are recycled through metal and plastic recycling networks. What is good hardware to donate?
A 2.4 GHz Pentium 4 (or equivalent) with 768MB of RAM is the minimum specification for a computer that is usable for our recipients. We can pick up some hardware (if the amount of good equipment makes the trip feasible), but would like older, non-working or small donations of equipment to be brought to us.
Most wanted hardware currently is: LCD monitors 80 Gigabytes or larger SATA hard disks
Donate time
At ITShare we do a variety of things. However if anyone has spare time and has expertise in Linux, particularly Ubuntu, we would be happy to hear from you. Tasks may include use of Terminal to update drivers or to fix other issues.
If you fit this criteria of being a Linux 'Guru', email itshare@itshare.org.au to express your interest, or call the project at Bridgewater 10-4 Monday or Tuesday.
How do I volunteer
Download and read the ITShare information pack for volunteers, members, and staff, and look at the resources page for more info.
Volunteer Charter
ITShare aims to provide people with opportunities to:
Be involved in contributing to the well-being and opportunities of disadvantaged communities and individuals; Enhance existing skills and knowledge; Explore work and career options Build skills, confidence and experience Participate in building ITShare Be actively involved in the community.
Donate website space
Although this has never been listed as a way to contribute to ITShare before, I thought it was worth making possible. After all, you may not be able to contribute directly because of distance or other means. If you are interested in linking to ITShares website, perhaps use the logo we use for this site with your link.
Other ways of promoting ITShare could be bookmarking our website on your favourite bookmarking site, using word of mouth, and many other options.
Contact us
Feeling inspired? get in touch! head over to the contact us page for more details.
