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5,000 Free Dell Computers Going To Students

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Dell and AOL partner to provide middle-school students 5,000 computers and one year of no-cost Internet access.

AOL will be the national Internet partner in Dell TechKnow, Dell’s three-year old program that provides middle-school students with a free computer after completion of a 40-hour after-school program. In addition to donating one year of Internet access at no cost for program graduates, America Online’s ‘AOL@School’s Safe Surfin’ Internet safety materials have been integrated into the Dell TechKnow curriculum to teach students how to safely and securely access the Internet.

“Dell and AOL share a commitment to education and the belief that by combining access to technology and access to the Internet we can create a powerful learning tool, a motivator to student success and a bridge that parents, students and educators can use to build the home to school connection,” said Jonathan Miller, Chairman and CEO, America Online, Inc. “Our experience in providing our free-to-schools product, AOL@School, and online education resources such as AOL Homework Help and the Research and Learn areas of the AOL Service, has also taught us that preparing students with 21st Century skills is key to opening their world to new possibilities and new opportunities.”

Dell expects to increase the number of students in the program this year by 60 percent, with 5,000 students participating during the 2004-2005 academic year. Since July 2001, 3,000 students from 21 school districts and 78 schools nationwide have participated in Dell TechKnow.

“The rapid growth of the program underscores the power of community partnerships to equip our youth for success in the 21st century,” said Michael Dell, Chairman, Dell Inc. “AOL shares our vision to provide meaningful learning opportunities and improve the quality of life for children and families.”

The Dell TechKnow program uses technology training to inspire middle school students to develop 21st Century skills. Working in teams, students learn how to take apart and re-build the computer, install software; upgrade it, and diagnose and fix basic hardware problems. Upon completion of the course students take home a Dell desktop computer and receive one-year of Internet access at no charge from AOL. Students can become coaches and mentors to other family members who may lack technology skills. This, in turn, helps promote the development of digital literacy in low-income households.

The Internet plays an important role in the digital literacy of students and America Online focuses on providing safe, secure and fun access. Through AOL, a child’s imaginations can be ignited, a parent can enhance their career or homework can be made more fun. As long as the need for getting quick, in-depth information is still there, the need for the Internet will also be strong.

Participating school districts for this academic year include: Alameda, Calif.; Allentown, Pa.; Anson, N.C.; Atlanta; Austin, Texas; Baltimore, Md.; Bethlehem, Pa.; Charlotte, N.C.; Chicago; Denver; Fort Worth, Texas; Grape Creek, Texas; Harrisburg, Pa.; El Paso, Texas; Houston; Kannapolis, N.C.; La Joya, Texas; Laredo, Texas; Lebanon, Tenn.; Lexington, Ky.; Miami; Montgomery, N.C.; New York City; Nashville; New Orleans; Norfolk, Va.; Pampa, Texas; Richmond, N.C.; San Antonio; Stanley, N.C.; Trenton, N.J., Arizona; Union, N.C. and Washington, D.C.

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  1. sarkodie evans at 2:22pm 8th October 2010 Dear sir, I am a boy of 17years and i attend Living Sacrifice Assemblies of God church in Ghana. I wish to request for a computer from you. I completed Junior High School last month and i will be going to the Senior High School on 18th of October, 2010 . Sir i want this computer to help me in learning and spreading the word of GOD and also to help in learning my Senior High School lessons. I have an aim of becoming a Pastor , a Lawyer , a Philanthropist in future and a computer builder (just like you). Sir, i beg you in the name of GOD! please help me to let my dreams come through . Hope to hearing from you soon! you can contact me on: Living Sacrifice Assemblies of God church. P.O.BOX 23123 ANT- KUMASI GHANA C/o SARKODIE EVANS THANK YOU.
  2. ambassadorfilicity at 7:51pm 3rd April 2010 I am a student of a University in Jamaica and i am struggling to complete my assignments on time or at all. More over the computers in the labs are either reserved or out of use (just imagine 120 PCs to roughly 2400 students a day, while the majority owns their own laptops) i have a pc at home but i am not the only one using it everyone is trying to meet a deadline or something. My sister also attends university (she lives else where) and her school only has 20 PCs. If we are given laptop(s) we would be able complete our work and it wouldn't be so hard at school in doing research and many other important things, plus there is wireless internet at school. We would really appreciate it if u could give us a laptop(s) being that we cannot afford such necessity.
  3. Udousoro Willie at 5:46am 17th March 2010 My students and I need a computer to help in learning. Thanks.
  4. Udousoro Willie at 5:45am 17th March 2010 I need a computer, whether laptop or desktop seriously. Im teaching over 200 students without a computer. I will be glad if you can send one to me. My address is DFGC OGBOMOSO, OGBOMOSO, OYO STATE, NIGERIA.
    Thanks.
  5. Gayan Kalhara at 10:07pm 22nd January 2009 My name is Gayan Kalhara. I'm just 16 years old. I need a laptop for continue my software development projects. I will be grateful to you if you can give me a laptop and i can make any software you want. If you are satisfied with me please donate me a laptop. I has been made over 246 simple softwares and 15 large software. My latest project is WinTweaker PRO 9.610. It is completly with over 10, 000 tweaks for Windows O/S. It is filled with latest security technologies of WINXP SP3. But I can't continue my work because my desktop is 800 MHz, 8 MB VGA, and 256MB RAM. I can't install development environment programs bacause my computer is not sufficent for it and also I don't have an internet connection. I'm sending you this from my father's office. My address is 14/160, Mabima, Heiyanthuduwa, SRI LANKA. My phone is (+94) 11 4923572, (+94) 71 4398979. Please donate me a computer!!!
  6. wade graff at 10:57pm 23rd October 2008 my mom doesnt make that much money so i cant get 1cuz she doesnt make a lot of money.she is on s.s.i. and thats not much money.and i am starting to get my SCHOOLING OVER THE INTERNETbut i dont have a computer to do it onso plz give me1 so i can have a good education.and i am16 so i realy need 1 plz.
  7. Tanya at 7:00pm 1st October 2008 Ineed a computer for my online college degree, and it needs to be in new or fairly new shape, because I will be downloading and using the internet a lot. If you may help, then please email me at the above adress.

    Thanks

    Tanya
  8. Leisa Hinton at 2:31pm 5th June 2008 My name is Leisa Hinton. I just lost my job and I have gone back to school. I am a 46 year old mother and grandmother and I really need a new computer for school. I am not able to buy a new one. Right now I am using a used one and with the program that I have to have for my BOT program it has took up most of the memory. I really need a new one. Thank you Leisa Hinton.
  9. isaac osei at 8:03am 27th May 2008 please am isaac from Ghana a computer student i want a computer for my study so pls help with that
    God richly bless u this my contact number:+233274307620
    email:kcristoba@yahoo.com
    pls don t forget to contact me am in need of it.
  10. Abass David at 6:42am 6th May 2008 Dear sir/madam, David is my name, I am a student in Tamale-Ghana. I am offering General Arts and I study ICT also but I do not have a personal computer, even our school do not have enough in teaching us.
    I will be glad if you can assist me.
    Hope to hear from you soon. David
  11. Abass David at 6:37am 6th May 2008 Dear sir/madam, David is my name and i come from Ghana, am 18 years of age and a students in the senior high school in tamale( PRESEC)
    I have read the comment made by others on this web and decided to write mine.
    I am offering General Arts and it has to do with ICT which is Information and Communication Technology)
    I would be glad if my plead if taken into consideration. David.
  12. Abass David at 6:31am 6th May 2008 Dear sir/madam, I am David from Ghana, I am a student at Presbyterian Senior High School in tamale. We are studing ICT but we have no computer to practise after school and search the internet for information corncerning education and our rights. I will be very happy if you can assist me or my class or school.
    I hope this my comment finds you doing well. David.
  13. Kimberly smith at 9:50pm 13th March 2008 I think its really great that there is programs like this.I have been all over the internet trying to find a computer for my childerns school work.Ihave three children in school that really need one and i cant afford one on disabilty.IT HURTS ME TRUELY THAT I CANT GET THEM ONE I HAVE NO WHERE ELSE TO TURN!!!PLEASE HELP ME THIS WOULD BE A DREAM COME TRUE FOR THEM AND A GODS BLESSEN FOR ME!!! THANK SO MUCH FOR TAKING TIME TO READ THIS!!!!
  14. Sandra Mintz at 8:37am 24th October 2007 Has anyone received a computer yet?
  15. Tiffany at 10:06am 11th October 2007 I am a mother of two who is in a terrible need for a computer. I'm currently taking my college degree program online and I don't have one. I can't afford one and I would truly appreicate one.
  16. Tiffany at 10:06am 11th October 2007 I am a single mother of two and taking my college degree program online and I REALLLLY need a computer to be able to make it easier for myself and my two children. I can't afford one and I would truly appreicate it.
  17. Dushaune Pearson at 11:48pm 9th October 2007 To whom it may concern: I am a college student in need of a computer. I would like to thank you in advance if I am given a computer.
  18. melissa at 7:51pm 5th October 2007 single mother of one, going to college full time, working part-time, cannot afford a computer, however really need one as i dont have much time to spend on campus useing theirs..... please contact me as to what you may need to consider giving me a computer. thank you
  19. Troy Rush at 12:17pm 11th September 2007 I am a student in Ministry School and I am in need of a simple computer or laptop notebook for my school work. I started doing drugs and drinking alcohol when I was 15, I am now 23. I lost everything due to my addictions and I went through Teen Challenge, a 12 month faith based drug and alcohol treatment program. I graduated in July and now Im in the ministry school and while attending the school we are not allowed to obtain employment so I cannot afford a computer. I would be greatly blessed to receive a computer or even information on where to look for one. God Bless
  20. Shana Wehr at 6:41pm 19th July 2007 I am a senior in high school, low - income family, wondering how this program works and if it is still going on would be great if it was and i was eligible.
  21. J.N.SHEROSHA MELLAWA at 11:27am 11th July 2007 I am a student doing computer science(software developing) with high aspirations.It is very difficult for me to afford to a LAPTOP Computer. It is highly appreciated if someone could help me with regard to my sincere request. please help me.
    Regards!
    J.N.S.Mellawa
  22. J.N.SHEROSHA MELLAWA at 11:27am 11th July 2007 I am a student with great aspirations doing computer science (software developments).
    I seriously need a computer to do my research projects.Having financial constrains it is very difficult for me to afford to a laptop computer.It is highly appreciated if someone could help me to improve my life . Please help me.
    Regards!
    jude neomal mellawa (SRI-LANKA)
  23. Rennae at 8:44pm 9th June 2007 To whom it may concern,
    I am a mother of six and in need of a laptop. I'm currently in college and always on the go because some of my children have disabilities. Please help.
  24. Abid Raza at 1:25am 10th April 2007 I need a computer for my son as i cannot afford a computer for his studies therefore, any one intersted then please contact me as i dont want to disclose my address in public.
  25. james mwangi kiguru at 2:07am 30th March 2007 I am a student at Kenya institute of management doing a diploma.I seriously need a computer to do my research project. i have financial strain since i am the sole breadwinner and trying to improve my life by studying business. Please help me. My address is box 200 Nyeri Kenya
  26. nash oku nartey at 12:42am 22nd March 2007 AM a student who really need a computer
    i will be very happy if give 1 please am in a
    dire need of 1
    nash oku nartey
    c/o blowplast ltd
    p.o.box an 6988 accra north
    ghana
    tel# +0275150898
  27. nash oku nartey at 12:42am 22nd March 2007 Am a Ghanaian and a student.I will be very happy if give 1 computer. I really need1
    please.
    nash oku nartey
    c/o blowplast ltd
    p.o.box an 6988 accra north
    ghana
  28. Sandra Mintz at 4:30pm 21st March 2007 I am a full time college student, and I work full time also. I have 3 children that I support and I would like to know how I can receive a free computer too. I have bought several computers from people and they last a couple of months and than they crash. I am not having good luck with computers at all. Can someone please help me.
  29. ERROL THOMAS at 11:42pm 16th March 2007 I would like you to donate 10 computers to Lystra Primery & Basic school,Somerset District P.A Jamaica West Indies. (used computer is ok.)
  30. Ryan at 11:22am 26th January 2007 Please help me by giving me a computer.
    I am a poor businessman who needs 1 real bad.
    Call me @ (630) 664-4947
  31. Ryan at 11:22am 26th January 2007 I Need A Cpmuter Real Bad.
    I Need It For My College Studies!
    call; (630) 664-4947
  32. Ryan at 11:22am 26th January 2007 I need a computer I'M AN ACTOR
  33. Trevlyn Hubert at 12:53pm 19th September 2006 I am currently a student at San Jacinto College and At North shpre Senoir High. By me taking college courses going for my associates I am in serious need of a computer......I mean I get behind in work and is starting to slack due to no internet access. I am so tired of having to transfer between schools to use the computers. My mother would buy me one but is ill and is on a fixed income......
  34. Susan Barber at 4:06pm 9th May 2006 I'm a single mother of two and I'm going to college for Computer Operation Technology and I'm in need of a computer to be able to do this course and I cannot afford one at this present time and really don't know when or if I ever will.I'm interested in how this program works.I would be forever grateful if I could recieve a computer for school.
  35. Mr Henry M. Mutugi at 2:46am 12th April 2006 Am a Kenyan and in dire need of a computer,Would you offer me one?
    MR HENRY M MUTUGI
    PO BOX 1510-00100
    NAIROBI
    Phone +254722819236
  36. Mr Henry M. Mutugi at 2:46am 12th April 2006 Am a kenyan and in dire need of a computer.
    would you please offer me one?
    Mr HENRY M MUTUGI
    PO BOX 1510-00100
    NAIROBI
    PHONE +254722819236
  37. Addison nomo at 1:01pm 27th March 2006 Dear sir,
    Pleasing was i when i wrote .But sir, do you just want to make fun of the general public, by saying you give out free computers to students, free in this days of the world.i can not believe my eye. How then can you give computers to students, if i may asked. Thanks and get back to me
  38. Andre Carter at 8:26am 10th November 2005 To who it may concern I am a young man trying to get into real estate, and having a computer there would help me succeed in this work industry as well as help me finish getting my communication degree. The computer I have has crashed cause it is really old and I really am in need. If you happen to help some people out please make me one of them, because it is hard enough with this economy to get a good job without a degree. Thanks:)
  39. Joni Darby at 6:38am 2nd June 2005 To whom it may concern,
    I am a single mother of two. I work full time and right now cant afford a computer. It would make my life a lot easier for me and my children to have a computer at home. I need a computer for work, and my children need one for school work (such as typing papers) Thank You!
  40. Joey at 9:05am 28th May 2005 The above article is crap. AOL is ditching their free homework help.

    They recently fired all of the "volunteer" teachers whom have given many years of service.

    Now they're going to charge YOU for the homework help service.

    Not sure why they're going to charge you for it. They never paid US.
  41. christina callahan at 11:25pm 19th May 2005 to whomit may concern i am writing to you to see how the program works for a free computer, see i am a singel mother, i am not working right now but i am in college and i need a computer for that, i have an older model computer but its not up to par. please let me know what all needs to be done,.
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