How does the Community MAR program compare to the Fresh Start for Donated Computers program?
The Fresh Start for Donated Computers Program is part of the Microsoft Partners in Learning initiative. The Fresh Start Program is designed to remove the licensing barriers that prevent primary and secondary schools from using donated computers. The program covers Pentium II (or equivalent) and older computers. Primary and secondary schools have a choice about how they ensure that donated computers are legally licensed. If they wish to obtain media and carry out their own installation of Windows, they can utilize the Fresh Start for Donated Computers Program at no cost. If they want to work with someone who can help with the installation and testing of operating systems for the donated computers, they can work with the Community MAR Americas program. A Community Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher will refurbish the donated computers and install either Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating systems. In contrast, members of the Community MAR Americas program pay a per-product fee. However, t
