Hey Folks, Thanks for joining the Computers for Communities tech list. This list will serve many purposes in the coming months but to start off we will use it to organize the next round of computer refurbishing. I thought I would start things off by pointing out what most would think of is common sense, but we should clear the air on for the record (after all this will live in the archives) This list will be used for the following activities: ===================================================== * announcement of computers requiring refurbishing * volunteer requests to pick-up and drop off computers for refurbihsing * requests to have a computer delivered if you lack transportation * A tool for networking with other technically minded folks for troubleshooting during a refurb process on a C4C computer This list is NOT designed for the following: =============================================== * Sharing baking recipes or generally anything NOT related to Computers for Communities * technical questions about other popular operating systems that C4C does not use (like Mac and Windows) * Technical questions to fix your own computer * Technical support for specific software outside the scope of refurbishing or supporting C4C systems * Do not share person information like phone numbers or addresses. Please connect offline for specifics of where to pickup the computers and where they will land. Ground rules: ============== Like any list this one will develop its own culture. But for complete disclosure the following are our starting point for ground rules * If you have a question check the archives to see if it has alrteady been answered: http://lists.ncf.ca/pipermail/c4c-tech/ * not fowl language. If you would not use language or tone with your own child, parent, grand child or grand parent then that language has no place here * no flame wars (insulting an individual or name calling or bullying) * There is no such thing a stupid question, but not all questions can be answered here either. Let me know if there are any questions and we can update this as time goes on. For more infomration on our mailing lists check out this page: http://computersforcommunities.ca/c4c/en/mailing_lists For policies on mailing list usage check out: http://computersforcommunities.ca/c4c/en/policy/mailing_list_policy Welcome to the list Cheers