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Building Refurbished Computers with Volunteers at InterConnection

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It refurbishes IT equipment to very high standards with a largely volunteer workforce, and it is a model program for responsible export of refurbished IT equipment in to developing countries. on responsible export of refurbished computers to the developing world. Global Impact of InterConnection's Programs.

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Nonprofit Technology News for May 2013: Free WiFi in Forbes Magazine and Braille Phones

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Mashable reports that the world's first mobile phone specifically designed for sight-impaired people is under development. They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. Accessibility. This is technology for good news from India. Health Center.

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TechSoup’s Refurbished Computer Initiative: You’ve Come A Long Way Baby

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At the time, we had a very limited selection of offers, comprised only of desktops and laptops, most of which had Pentium III processors (you get the idea). They’re urging everyone to donate their discarded laptops to InterConnection as part of this work. In the first couple of years we distributed around 100 PCs per month.

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Nonprofit Technology News for April 2013

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They will be powered by the same operating systems used on desktops and laptop PCs – mostly Windows and Mac OS. The project invited developers to create apps for social good in several categories including nutrition, health care, emergency response, and more. I'm just wondering how they're different from today's PCs?

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