This week, thanks for installing the Broadcom drivers separately, we got Sugar on a Stick up and running on the GPA computers. <a href="http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Gardner_Pilot_Academy#Current_computers_at_GPA">http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Gardner_Pilot_Academy#Current_computers_at_GPA</a><br>
<br>They are older computer and they run faster then an XO but still not that snappy.<br><br>A big part of SoaS is using existing computers and donated computers. I wonder what it would take to upgrade older computers, and make them snappier. <br>
<br>I don't know if we will get permission to open up these particular computers, (which are owned by Boston Public Schools) but there are certainly tons of older computers like them around.<br><br>I think there are two things that might make them perform better.<br>
<br>1. Add a USB 2.0 port. They are almost certainly USB 1 right now. I see that if the box has the right slots for it, USB 2.0 cards are less then $10. <a href="http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815123010">http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16815123010</a><br>
2. Add more RAM. Earlier this year I worked with a group that specialized in repairing and recyclying computers. They had lots of RAM they had scavanged. <br><br>It would be very cool if someone had some old computers and could try Sugar, then do motifications like add a USB 2.0 port and RAM and document the results. Caryl, this is another potential project for someone who wants to help.<br clear="all">
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