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FREE OPERATING SOFTWARE FOR YOUR SCHOOL'S DONATED COMPUTERS


Microsoft have released into Australia the FRESH START PROGRAM for donated Computers.

The Fresh Start for Donated Computers program was set up specifically for primary and secondary (K-12) institutions to help eliminate confusion about whether donated personal computers have a legitimate operating system license. The program provides license documentation and Windows installation CDs-at no cost-for an original Windows operating system on qualifying donated personal computers. The program offers both Windows 98 and Windows 2000. A school can choose the version that best matches the functionality of the donated personal computer and the technology environment and standards of the school.

How it works: A school completes a short online application. Microsoft reads and approves the application. It then sends the school a letter proving valid Windows 98 or Windows 2000 licenses for its donated personal computers. Microsoft will also provide one copy of the software on CD for customers who have received donated personal computers

Please go to the following link for more information and how your school may apply.

http://www.microsoft.com/australia/education/pil/freshstart.aspx