Gates Foundation Public Access Computer Hardware Upgrade Grant
Hardware and Software Assistance

Hardware

Infopeople and Califa have worked together with Dell, Gateway and Userful to create some excellent purchasing options for libraries receiving grant funds from the Gates Public Access Computer Hardware Upgrade Grant.

Each of the options featured at Califa include state of the art equipment including 1GB of RAM, 40-80GB of hard disk space, CD/DCD drives, easily accessible USB ports and excellent warranties and support contracts.

Califa member prices range from $1030 to $1450 per workstation so if you aren't yet a member, now might be the time to join.

Some of the workstation options include all the software you'll need, others will require that additional software be purchased. For that, we recommend checking out TechSoupStock.

To see the public access computer options available at Califa, members should browse the Products & Vendors area.

Software

TechSoup Stock is a component of TechSoup, an excellent resource for technology information, services and products targeting the non-profit community. TechSoup Stock is now able to offer software to libraries at deeply discounted prices.

To purchase through TechSoup Stock, public libraries must be either listed as a public library in the National Center of Education Statistics (NCES) database or have an EIN number that confirms their 501(c)(3) status.

To give you an idea of the kinds of software available through TechSoup Stock, here's a sampling:

Operating Systems:
Windows XP Professional (upgrade) - $8
Windows Server 2003 ($41) and client licenses ($2/each)
Productivity Software:
Microsoft Office 2003 Professional - $23
Student 2006 (for middle and high school students) - $4
Magic School Bus Bundle (ages 6-10) - $4
Publisher 2003 ($5)
Frontpage 2003 ($7)

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