On 12/31/06, David Gerard dgerard@gmail.com wrote:
On 31/12/06, Anthony wikilegal@inbox.org wrote:
No, I'm fairly certain that the Gates Foundation *doesn't* donate Windows licenses. And the fact that I haven't gotten that citation I requested makes me think David Gerard just made that assertion up.
http://www.slis.indiana.edu/news/story.php?story_id=324
Started in 1997, the Library Program was Bill and Melinda Gates' first major philanthropic venture. Since that time the program has made grants to more than 5,800 libraries in the United States, installed more than 25,000 PCs and trained 7,000 librarians. It is anticipated that by the end of 2003, 10,000 libraries in 50 states will have benefited from the $200 million total investment from the foundation.
This year, it's Indiana's turn to benefit.
The Gates Foundation plans to spend $5.8 million equipping 185 public library buildings in Indiana with computer hardware, software, and training. Installation and training across Indiana will be scheduled over the next year and provided by the six SLIS interns. An additional 201 buildings--eligible for partial grants--will receive free software and training from the Foundation by purchasing their computers.