You can initiate your project ideas here:
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/ There is information on
the program overall, application process and means of contacting the right
people.
--
Chris H.
Microsoft Windows MVP/Tablet PC
Tablet Creations - http://nicecreations.us/
Associate Expert
Expert Zone - www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/expertzone


"snarfix" <snarfix@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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>I agree now, that connectivity is important. I was in the beginning stages
>of formulating the initial concept when I wrote the previous message. Thank
>you all for your valuable input. It was about a five minute venture on my
>part. I was keen on it. Wireless LAN... perfect idea. I know about the
>notes online thing... that's a rather old concept, at least in Wisconsin,
>where I live. The notes could also be available on a university's intranet,
>as teachers often put them in their directories. But I suppose wireless
>internet access would also be a good idea too. My main concern is that the
>student has some kind of tablet device. A student shouldn't have to
>purchase a large desktop worth 1000-2000 dollars with all the latest
>technology, unless they can afford it. Only game plyers and graphics people
>really need those speedy chips anyway.
>
> Durability is key for younger people. Like that other guy said, little
> kids tend to drop things... I think this program would start out at
> specific universities, maybe private primary schools with rich kids. If
> Texas wants to maintain its formal education status quo, that's fine. I
> don't live there, and I wouldn't force a state to be technologically
> advanced.
>
> The autistic kids would eat it up. My mom used to teach them and they
> loved to spend a lot of time in front of the computers. I think all modern
> students would like this idea. COmputers are a growing part of our lives,
> might as well get them into the real world learning environment.
>
> Shared printer... with wireless access to it.. Also a very good idea. THe
> most of expensive thing about a computer are ink jet cartridges. I shell
> out 30 dollars a piece for my two inkjet cartridges in this printer.
> That's outrageous.
>
> I think that if someone, a certain person, actually, wants to participate
> in philantropy, he should offer low-priced Tablet PC's to education
> programs in the USA. (this is my 4th of July gift to the greatest nation
> in the world.) It's like half-philantropy, but it's worth it. If he gives
> out the returns, he'll get the rewards, plus profit.
>