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Do It Yourself

(1/4) This must be the place...
... I hope they can help

Hello? Are you the free computer people?

Ermm.. Well yes...

Could I have a free computer, please?

...but it's not quite so simple.

I knew there'd be a catch!

I've just enrolled as a student and I can't afford a computer.

Do It Yourself

(2/4) We have loads os donated machines, mostly in parts.

Most of them work. Some of them don't.

All you'll need to do is rebuild one, test it and install the software

Then you can take it!

Oh dear! This all sound a bit beyond me. Can't you just give me a computer? I'm a deserving cause!

We could rebuild a computer for you... but that would be stealing.

Stealing?

We'd robbing you of the skills to repair and configure your own computer

Don't worry. We'll give you all the help you need.

Do It yourself

(3/4) Pentium 3 Central Processing Unit...

IDE Hard Disk...

PCI Graphics Card...

Do It yourself

(4/4) It's quite straightforward to build a computer. There are only a few components and they click together like Lego.

Even a complete beginner will usually be able to rebuild, test, install and configure one in just three session.

It's easy to install a free operating system and all the programs you're likely to need.

All the software come on a CD or DVD. There are menus which ask simple questions.

The bits and pieces to get printers, scanners and other extras working are all included.