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Minimum Specs for Computers
The Rockford Public Schools does accept donations of computers that meet or exceed the following specifications.
All donated computers must meet minimum specs:
Pentium 4 Processor
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Business Donating Multiple Computers
If you represent a business wishing to donate multiple computers that meet the above specifications, please contact Support using the lik below. |
Individuals Wishing to Donate Computers
If you are an individual wishing to donate computers that meet the above specifications, please contact Computers for Schools at (815) 316-4580.
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Donating Printers
Printers (with the exception of the donation of multiple printers from a business) should be donated through Computers for Schools. We would accept (through Computers for Schools) HP laser printers of recent vintage that have a working Ethernet connection.
The district does not accept the donation of inkjet printers or donations of any printers needing repair.
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Staff Members Seeking Donated Computers
Before requesting computers from Computers for Schools or directly from a business source(through Jeff Bowman) you must have a funding source identified to cover the $71.71 licensing fee per computer. DO NOT pay the optional $10 fee for Windows 2000 Professional to Computers for Schools. That product will be installed by the district through a program from Microsoft. This will cover the virus software, LanDesk, Exchange and Server licenses, and MS Office licenses. This is REQUIRED software.
Should a building be considering a lab of donated computers, please consider contacting Facilities to review the electrical and connectivity issues that may arise. All donated computers must meet minimum specs:
Pentium P4 running at 1.8 ghz or above
40 gigabyte hard drive (minimum)
512 mb RAM (minimum)
CD-ROM drive
Video Card
Sound card
Network Card |
PTOs wishing to donate hardware or software
PTOs wishing to donate new hardware or software need to provide a check to Rockford Public Schools for approved hardware or software. The Purchasing Department will then order the items from the vendor. |
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