Frequently Asked Questions
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| How can I get software donations for my non profit organization... | There are several great resources of if not free - very low cost software resources. Small software sometimes have direct donation programs - whereas larger software companies (Intuit,... | More |
| Who would you recommend for Internet Service? | This is a tricky question - not because there aren't good reputable services out there. Maine's vast geography and rural demographics make it tough to know whether your home is in an ISP's (... | More |
| I heard that there is a way to get Microsoft Office and Windows 7 at a huge discount - do you know where I would go to get these | Microsoft very generously provides many of their software titles for almost free to qualified non profits. A non profit named "TechSoup" manages these donations for Microsoft and many other... | More |
| What is the difference between a consolidator, transporter, processor and asset management service? | There are many International standards and terms that define the different recycling services out there, and as more rules are created, their definitions become more clear. The... | More |
| A local business wants to donate computers to our organization - is this a good idea? | Four things every non profit should consider when accepting donated technology: 1 - Have you seen all the equipment the donor wants to donate? 2 - Is it going to suit your purposes for at... | More |
| I have a client who is on the CSSP waiting list with an income above the PCs for MAINE application guidelines... | Eligible approved CSSP and VR clients are the only income based exceptions we can make to the income table on the application at this time. This client will have to wait until they are fully... | More |
| What portion of all the technology received by EWA actually gets reused? | Our unusually strong interest in reuse has lead to extraordinary reductions in destructive recycling (also reducing client processing costs). Our recording process is maticulously detailed so... | More |
| A error has occured in locating the specs on my HP Workstation. | All PCs for MAINE systems include a copy of a "System Build" or "Job" sheet which is a single white sheet of paper with technical terms and amounts or types on it. This... | More |
| Can a client get more than one computer from PCs for MAINE? | PCs for MAINE participation includes one personal computer plus its respective technical and training supports for one year. The project is limited to one participant per household per year,... | More |
| I have a client who is in need of a laptop computer for use ... | Just call (207) 338-4233 and ask for Jodi. She's exceptional in 'special case' situations and I'm confident she'll find a solution for you/your client. I can't help but beleive that the... | More |
