[luau] learning the hardware end

[Luis aka Rigpa]

Aloha!

   I'm new to Linux and this list, so I thought I'd post some ideas and see 
how they fit into the current efforts made by members, particularly the 
HOSEF initiative.

   For some time I have thought that it would be great for schools, or a 
non-profit organization, to aquire donated PCs, break them down to 
individual components (motherboards, video cards, HD, etc.) and create a 
course designd to teach kids how to put together their own computer.  It 
would be something like 'shop' class.  The students, with assistance from an 
instructor, would gather the necesary components and put together their own 
computer, from hardware all the way to installing the OS, applications, and 
setting up a network.  This would give students a full spectrum of technical 
knowlege as opposed to walking into a computer lab where everything has been 
set up for them and all they get to do is learn how to run a few apps.

   It is possible that such a class could provide HOSEF with the manpower 
required to meet the demand for computer labs at schools.  An added bounus 
would be the pride those students would have in knowing that they were an 
integral part of making their school's computer lab a reality.

Any thoughts on this?

BTW - At the moment I'm a little transportation-challenged.  Once I get my 
wheels back on the road (sometime next week) I would be more than willing to 
help set up some of those boxes you guys need help with.  I'll do my best to 
make it to Murphy's this friday and meet some of you.

Luis.








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