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On a related topic:

(US only) This won't be specific for programming, but there is a great program called Computers with Causes, that takes donations of used (functional or nonfunctional) computers and computer equipment. The program refurbishes the equipment and the computers go to schools, libraries, community centers, etc.

If you have any old equipment lying around, consider donating it:

http://www.computerswithcauses.org/

Having said that, it may be interesting if someone set up a program that facilitates donation directly to benefit underprivileged programmers.

Some context? Who's Patrick?

I don't think Patrick is someone of any importance(no offence). I just think it's someone nice who is willing to give away his laptop. Hopefully only genuine people apply, but this being the internet, I doubt it will happen.

this guy: https://twitter.com/phuesler

Short bio: http://gotocon.com/aarhus-2012/speaker/Patrick+Huesler

Downside: Mac laptops are much more "out of reach" to folks overseas that normally aren't "entitled" in those giveaways..

Eh, tell me about it. That machine, bought brand new, would set you back ~1.6k USD here in Egypt -- the equivalent of a whole year's income for some...

Seriously, someone should start an Ebay for charitable giving.

Looks like Patrick has capped applications, so this is no longer valid.

http://twitter.com/phuesler/status/213644769367302144

Aw. Too bad he closed the applications. Would have loved to apply.

But I wholeheartedly applaud the fellow. Private displays of charity to encourage others in their dream are always nice to see.

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