> My own high school, in comparison, had maybe 20-30 computers for about 1000 students. I had some old college-level comp sci books I was getting rid of (C++ b

> My own high school, in comparison, had maybe 20-30 computers for about 1000 students. I had some old college-level comp sci books I was getting rid of (C++ by Stroustrup, etc.) and thought I would call a the magnet tech high school in the local inner city. The books were old editions, but why not ask? A teacher was indeed interested and even personally came to my home and picked up the books. He told me that if I had any old computer equipment - anything at all, even if it didn't boot - they could use that too. This is the tech magnet high school. What opportunity do those kids have? How much talent is lost? It's sickening.