This project had a lot of momentum and has generated lots of interest. We also became aware of the overwhelming number of older computers in Juneau, for which there is no apparent means of disposal or finding new homes. Here's some of the places where we might go from here with the energy from this project:

• Build a supercomputer using cast-off PCs - an advanced science club project. Others have built supercomputers (Beowulf) by networking older PC's together, using Linux, approaching credible supercomputer speeds. Amazing! And there's been dabbling with this concept in schools already:
  • Hrothgar: "High performance computing for K-12 Education" (an NSF project)
  • Another high school supercomputing program in Buffalo, NY
  • Yet another school-built no-cost supercomputer in New Mexico
• Larger, more formal club or class, perhaps through 4H or in association with a school.
• Refurbish computers and find needy homes for them. In larger communities "down south" institutionalized methods of dealing with surplus computers are springing up, both in nonprofit (e.g. Free Geek) and for-profit (see the National Safety Council's list of computer recyclers - none are listed for Alaska) forms. But in our smaller Alaskan community, there are no such organizations. Yet. Here's some places we might explore:
  • Third world countries (perhaps our sister city, Vladivostok). Shipping is the kicker here, but there are possibilities.
  • Families with needs in Juneau or outlying bush communities.