Computers For Communities

This document is a double sided sheet of paper that included critical infomration for a new recipient to get their computer started.

This document includes:

• System login account information
• Guest account information
• Whether the system supports Internet Connectivity
• Getting Started Steps
• Logging in Steps
• Points to support resources on the system for more information

This document ships with each refurbished computer system

The Orientation Host Guide is a document to help Lab Monitors, Lab Mentors and Lab Co-Ordinators facilitate the delivery of regular onsite workshop and computer lab orientations.

It covers the training process overall, important links and resources and step to prepare for being lab host.

A sample Site Orientation process is provided to ensure all the basic information is covered off.

 

Welcome to the Computers for Communities PC refurbishing documentation. If you have never refurbished a computer then this is your first guide through our particular process.

We have standardized it so that everyone performs the same tasks and learns the same process. This allows us to start and start the process at any step for any computer no matter where it is in the refurbishing process.

We are always looking to add to this documentation and streamline any process we can. Enjoy and
have fun.

Computers for Communities (C4C) would like to thank all of the individuals who have generously donated machines to our cause.

Unfortunately, we are feeling the constraints of being a small group and have exceeded our storage capacity.
Due to this overwhelming success, we are not able to accept individual computer donations at this time.

However, we will continue to accept  donations from our technology partners in the IT community.

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We believe that no one should be left on the wrong side of the digital divide. We believe that through volunteering and skills development individuals will learn about computer technology and thus build the potential of their community. We believe that we can help build the bridge across the digital divide in our National Capital Region.

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One of Ottawa's newest volunteer groups, Computers for Communities (C4C) will be exhibiting at the seventh annual Ottawa Eco-Stewardship Fair to be held at the RA Centre next to Billings Bridge Shopping Centre, on 24 April 2010.

Computers for Communities offer a diverse range of volunteer opportunities. For the most up to date list, please visit the Volunteer Ottawa site and apply online.
 
Volunteer Opportunities (external link)

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Computers for Communities marked its first installation of a community computer lab at MacDonald Manor in July 2009.

Computers for Communities provided 3 computers and printer, as well as provided the technical support for installation.

This project was made possible through the Tenants Circle (association) of MacDonald Manor. This building has 232 units of subsidized housing.

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Previously we had no minimum specification for machines coming through. That was before the start of Ontario's provincial E-Waste recycling program (http://www.ontarioelectronicstewardship.ca/).

Now we can still maintain our environmental and social mandates while not having to accept all obsolete technology.

We will accept at minimum any computer that is at least a Pentium II, Mac G4, or equivalent AMD and similar architectures.

If you are in doubt contact us and we can help.