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| == Who we are ==
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| We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization comprised of a group of volunteers, setting up computer labs in areas where kids don’t have access to technology. We bring computers and free and open source software to disadvantaged kids.
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| ==== History ====
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| ==== Partners ====
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| Kids on Computers is supported by a variety of partner organizations. With the help of these partners, we are better suited to meet our goals of bringing technology and open source software to disadvantaged kids.
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| We are always open to exploring new partnerships to help move our work forward. If your non-profit, business, church group, software users group, or other organization is interested in working with us, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us to get started.
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| See a list of our partners at [http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/partners Kids On Computers Partners]
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| ==== People involved ====
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| Our organization is run entirely by a group of volunteers who want to help bring computers and free and open source software to disadvantaged kids. [[Volunteers|Meet our volunteers]]
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| == What we're doing ==
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| ==== Ongoing projects ====
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| ==== Planned projects ====
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| ==== Completed projects ====
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| == How you can help ==
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| ==== Why we need your help ====
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| ==== How to volunteer ====
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| If you are interested in volunteering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== How to become a partner ====
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| If you are interested in partnering with us, please contact us via email at: volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== Cash donations ====
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| Your $35 donation provides one child access to a computer, educational software and the internet (where accessible). Kids on Computers is a 501(c)(3) and 100% of donations are dedicated to materials and shipping.
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| Please visit [http://www.kidsoncomputers.org/donate our donation page] to make your donation.
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| ==== Hardware donation info ====
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| If you are interested in donating computers, parts or money, you can contact us via email at: donations AT kidsoncomputers DOT org
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| ==== Mailing-list sign up ====
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| Please visit our [www.kidsoncomputers.org | insert mailing list link ] to join our mailing-list and get involved
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| ==== Skills needed ====
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| Any and all help is appreciated. We are especially in need of anyone who has knowledge of (insert skill here) or a background in (other skill here). Please contact us at volunteer AT kidsoncomputers DOT org for information on how to get involved.
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| == What we've learned ==
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| ==== Hardware ====
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| [[ system on a chip | Link with page to systems on a chip information ]]
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| [[ Laptops | Link with page to laptop information ]]
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| [[ Desktops | Link with page to desktop information ]]
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| [[ Displays | Link with page to display information ]]
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| [[ Peripherals | Link with page to peripheral information ]]
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| ==== Software ====
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| [[ Operating_Systems_Options | Operating Systems ]]
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| [[ Software | Software Packages ]]
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| [[ Management software | Link with page to management software information ]]
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| [[ Detailed_Installation_Guides | Installation Guides ]]
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| ==== Shipping and Customs ====
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| ==== Travel ====
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