| Oct 24 | Everyone | Sanitize computers and install Linux Mint operating system | | | | |
| Oct 31 | Everyone | Check computers for memory, existing software, finish OS install (as necessary), and assess additional needs | | | | |
| Nov 7 | Everyone | Install additional software (educational software, set up Open DNS), format desktop appearance, create user accounts, set parental and security preferences, organize equipment and pack for upcoming trip to East St. Louis | | | | |
| Nov 9-10 | Everyone | Create a variety of bookmarks pertaining to public services and employment opportunities in and near East St. Louis; find a free and complete Mint 5 user guide with screen shots. | | | | |
| Nov 14 | F., M. A., & P. | Trip to East St. Louis to set up lab (November 14 & 15). Clean and arrange lab furnishings, set up six work stations, set up local area network, connect LAN to Internet [not able to do this trip], troubleshoot and address any unexpected problems, conduct training session with shelter staff and volunteers (4 individuals), itemize activities for necessary third trip. | | | | |
| Nov 21 | Everyone | Work on scripts for Second Chance computers (cleaning desktop, automatic updates) Also working on RUM computers and preparing them for installation. | | | | |
| Nov 28 | Everyone | Thanksgiving Break! | | | | |
| Dec. 5 | F. | Return to East St. Louis to finalize lab installation. Run remaining cable from DSL router in 1st floor office to basement lab, finish off computer ends, make smaller cable to connect DSL router to second switch, connect computer to Internet, set up script to restore genuser account setup each day, set up script to autoupdate software weekly, finish software install on some computers, set up OpenDNS including script to account for variable IP addresses, try to get printers installed and working [was not accomplished], conduct additional training on Internet apps and network maintenance (as needed), provide additional user and technical documentation. | | | | |
