Ubuntu helps bring computers to those in need

Computerbank Victoria of West Melbourne, Australia, is a not for profit organization staffed by volunteers, who strive to bring computers to those in need. They’re using Ubuntu 9.04 on the machines they handle. Here is what they do…

“We reuse donated computers and refurbish them with quality free software. These computers are offered to disadvantaged individuals and community groups… We install a free version of Ubuntu Linux operating system on our computers. The system is customised to run efficiently on P4 and faster hardware.” — Computerbank website

They offer these machines at a very low price to the individuals and groups mentioned above, including students. All of the systems include a monitor, keyboard, and mouse.

It makes me feel good to see Ubuntu benefiting people who might not otherwise be able to own a computer. What better way to get introduced to desktop computing than with Ubuntu?!? By using Ubuntu, each one of us is contributing to the good that it does.