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Shipping container computer labs and the $100,000 computer plan.

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http://inhabitat.com/launchpad-shipping-container-computer-labs-let-south-african-students-communicate-with-mentors/ The above link talks about how LauchPad setup computer labs equipped with solar panels in South Africa as computer labs for students.  As you know I and my team are always on the phone, scouring the internet, and researching ideas.  This idea is a great way to help connect Gonave to the world. It will take a few different programs to get this started.  First the plan. Plan Create some 50 different computer labs throughout the island of Gonave.  Which will use shipping containers as the computer lab.  Each lab will contain two shipping containers connected to have a total of 20 different computer stations (10 per container).  The labs will be powered by solar panels on the top of each building.  These labs will either use Netbooks, full size desktop computers, laptops, or Tablet PC's.  With over 50 computer labs with 20 di...

Creating computer labs with donated PC's.

One way of connecting many people in Gonave to the world would be through the internet. Not only will it enhance the cultural exchange, but it also create buzz about an island that often gets overlooked. When I was an Operations Support Supervisor for Lockheed Martin, we often would give PC's away.  It is cheaper to donate a PC than to dispose of one.  Usually these PC's are gicen away due to companies upgrading their PC's for stronger programs, or just making aire all equipment is modern enough for what the business demands. These computers are cleaned internally, and often will need a new operating system.  This is something that Gonave can really benefit from.  there are many other ideas that I am actively working on that could change the way people living on the island currently live. Go Gonave!