On Tue, 10 Jul 2001, Paul M Foster wrote:
> On Tue, Jul 10, 2001 at 07:44:32PM -0400, jcopenha wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > On Tue, 10 Jul 2001 19:21:30 -0400, Paul M Foster <paulf@quillandmouse.com> wrote:
> > > On Tue, Jul 10, 2001 at 07:52:00PM +0000, Steven Johnson wrote:
> > > >
> > > > True, however I was thinking about arranging to make a donation of some
> > > > equipment. I was hoping for a tax write-off.
> > >
> > > We had a prior discussion about equipment donations.
> > >
> > > We did have a guy donate some stuff at one point, and he asked for a
> > > statement from us for his taxes. So I did him up something. I presume
> > > all was well, but then again, if he gets audited.... Only your
> > > accountant knows for sure.
> > >
> > > Paul
> > >
> >
> > What happens to donated hardware anyways?
> >
>
> Mostly it sits there in my garage (occasionally it goes out for coffee,
> but not very often). ;-}
>
> The problem with stuff like this is that if it's needed, it has to be
> carted around to wherever. And back. And maintained. Etc.
>
> Here's maybe a better idea. What if the donor brings the stuff to a
> meeting and takes bids on it? Then they could donate the proceeds to
> SLUG. Just a thought.
>
> Paul
>
My idea.. ,which is just an idea, was to actually get some systems up and
running with linux on them.. and donate them to other organizations that
need computers, schools and other such places that could use free
hardware/software..
Jason
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