[wplug] Recycling old parts

[Douglas Green]

"Exportation" (ie: for the purpose of resale) is most likely not legal
without a special license. However, these are donated free and clear- no
exchange of money whatsoever. It is not a crime to take a computer to
Mexico as long as you do it legally and pay the tariff if needed. I have
found perfectly legal ways to avoid import duty (get a certified
declaration of the value of the machine from a third party, and if it is
below 400$ you pay no tariff- ALL of these machines are worth less than
400$). Furthermore, ALL the software on every computer I have taken down
there is legally registered, purchased and installed on one machine. 
Finally, as far as "know how" goes, this is what can be contributed: As
pointed out by Mr. Weber, licensing of software is an issue with many
products. Installation of linux and other free software would sidestep a
major obstacle to delivering more systems- namely that I have been very
cautious not to violate any license agreements. For me, this
installation is not always a trivial task- especially on some hardware.
Anyone that is willing to put in some time to make an older system
functional with either hardware or software setup could really help.
Doug



-----Original Message-----
From: wplug-admin at wplug.org [mailto:wplug-admin at wplug.org] On Behalf Of
Weber, Larry A
Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 2:55 PM
To: 'wplug at wplug.org'
Subject: RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts

Is this legal(exportation of technology, software licenses)?

> -----Original Message-----
> From:	Douglas Green [SMTP:green at np.awing.upmc.edu]
> Sent:	Monday, January 14, 2002 2:42 PM
> To:	wplug at wplug.org
> Subject:	RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts
> 
> Dear all-
> 
> For anyone interested in recycling parts, I have been "recycling"
> computers for a little over a year now, and I would greatly appreciate
> any contributions to my "junkpile". I travel to Mexico frequently, and
> generally try to take at least one system with me each time. Once I
get
> them there, they are donated to starting businesses, computer schools
> and libraries of Baja California Sur. Due to strict import tariffs
> (impuestos), the cost of an older P-133 computer in this area is
> approximately 6-8 months of the average person's wages. 
> 
> If anyone would like to contribute with either: parts, time or
know-how,
> your efforts are much appreciated. Additionally, if there is any
> interest in making this collection and distribution of older computers
> more organized, I think it would be a good community service that
WPLUG
> could easily provide. Thanks!
> 
> Doug Green
> 
> PS- my next run to Mexico is Wednesday morning- if you want to
> contribute anything, email me directly and I will pick it up in person
> ASAP. 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wplug-admin at wplug.org [mailto:wplug-admin at wplug.org] On Behalf
Of
> Weber, Larry A
> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:50 PM
> To: 'wplug at wplug.org'
> Subject: RE: [wplug] Recycling old parts
> 
> I think there is a place on the Southside.
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From:	Phil Walther Jr. [SMTP:philjr at attglobal.net]
> > Sent:	Monday, January 14, 2002 1:22 PM
> > To:	wplug at wplug.org
> > Subject:	[wplug] Recycling old parts
> > 
> > Is there a PC parts recycler in the Burgh anywhere?
> > 
> > (I have some things, so I'll make a list first and post it before I
> junk
> > it)
> > 
> > Thanks!
> > Phil
> > 
> > _______________________________________________
> > wplug mailing list
> > wplug at wplug.org
> > http://www.wplug.org/mailman/listinfo/wplug
> _______________________________________________
> wplug mailing list
> wplug at wplug.org
> http://www.wplug.org/mailman/listinfo/wplug
> 
> _______________________________________________
> wplug mailing list
> wplug at wplug.org
> http://www.wplug.org/mailman/listinfo/wplug
_______________________________________________
wplug mailing list
wplug at wplug.org
http://www.wplug.org/mailman/listinfo/wplug