- About the eGranary
- How it Works
- Overview
- The eGranary Appliance
- Production & Distribution
- Policies & Guidelines
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I contribute my resources to the eGranary for a limited amount of time?
- Does WiderNet provide an up-to-date list of recipients of the eGranary?
- Does the eGranary use republication contracts?
- How does WiderNet collect my Web site?
- How frequently is the eGranary Digital Library updated?
- How long will WiderNet continue its eGranary?
- How much do subscribers in the developing world pay to use the eGranary?
- What about copyright?
- Who funds the eGranary Digital Library?
- Why does the eGranary copy Web resources?
- Will people stop using my Web site and use yours instead?
- Will the eGranary edit or alter my Web site in any way?
- Will the eGranary sell the materials they ask for permission to copy?
- What's Inside
- Purchase an eGranary
- Overview
- Products & Pricing
- Options and Additions
- Shipping Services
- Payment Methods
- Potential Distributors and Franchisees
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Are there other limits on the servers you provide?
- Can I get a discount?
- Can I get an estimate before confirming an order?
- Can I get tracking information for the shipment?
- Can I use the External or Personal Edition eGranary with a server?
- Can the same data be accessed by multiple users simultaneously?
- Can users download data to their computers for off-campus studying?
- Can we back up the eGranary?
- Can you assist us in getting a grant for an eGranary and/or computer training?
- Can you provide updates to the eGranary?
- Can you ship it to a US address?
- Do I have to complete a License Agreement?
- Do you accept purchase orders?
- Do you have a position on giving user-owned PCs access to the server network?
- Do you have smaller versions of the eGranary available?
- Do you have versions of the eGranary in other languages besides English?
- How fast can you get the eGranary to me?
- How long does it take the eGranary to ship?
- How much does shipping cost? Does it include customs? Who pays these?
- I can purchase a hard drive more cheaply, so can I just download the eGranary onto it?
- Is it easy to install an eGranary?
- Is the eGranary compatible with Macs?
- Is there a limit on how many terminals a server can support?
- Is there a software or installation disc?
- Is there a warranty? If so, how long?
- Once installed, how is the eGranary accessed?
- The License Agreement requires semi-annual reports?
- What do I need to insure an internal eGranary is compatible with my computer and that it will be installed correctly?
- What does the eGranary look like?
- What exactly is on the eGranary Digital Library?
- What operating system or OS does the eGranary run on?
- What shipping carriers do you use?
- What size box does the eGranary ship in?
- What type of networking and infrastructure are required with the purchase of a server?
- Contact Us
Products & Prices
The eGranary Digital Library is available in many configurations based on the needs of your organization:
- External USB eGranary
- Internal Hard Drive
- eGranary Appliance Server
- Single-Institution Lab
- Multiple-Institution Computer Labs
- Shipping and Rush Delivery
While the content of the eGranary is essentially free, the prices below reflect the actual costs of procuring, testing, preparing and handling hardware, as well as providing technical support and a modicum of ongoing support for the process. (Read more...)
We believe that all formats of the eGranary Digital Library represent a fantastic bargain.
Ready to get started?
To request a quote, please email sales@widernet.org or call us at 919 240-4622.
What it is: A portable, stand-alone version of the eGranary Digital Library
What it costs: $1,800 plus shipping
What's included:
- An external 4TB USB Hard Drive
- The eGranary Digital Library: millions of educational resources
- Proxy server, search and update-processing software to install on the host computer
- Typically used in a standalone mode, only accessible by the computer to which it is connected
- Email/Web/phone-based technical support
- Free OS system upgrades via FTP
- One-year antivirus license
What is it: For those who wish to mount the eGranary Digital Library inside their own server
What it costs: $1,800 plus shipping
What's included:
- Two internal SATA 2TB Hard Drives (act as one big drive when installed)
- The eGranary Digital Library: millions of educational resources
- Proxy server, search and update-processing software to install on the host computer
- Email/Web/phone-based technical support
- Free OS system upgrades via FTP
- One-year antivirus license
Requirements (before purchasing an internal, please consider):
- Do you have a well-trained technician familiar with installing internal SATA hard drives?
- Do you have space in your existing server for TWO 3.5-inch drive bays and two free SATA ports on your motherboard available to support the eGranary? (This is in addition to the operating system drive.)
What it is: our Internet in a Box™ solution for institutions that wish to make the eGranary Digital Library available to users on a pre-existing LAN or as a stand-alone unit
What it costs: $3,500 plus shipping
What's included:
- A new Intel Dual Core eGranary Appliance Server with 4 GB RAM and 500 GB OS hard disk
- The eGranary Digital Library: millions of educational resources on a 4TB hard drive
- Proxy server, search and update-processing software to install on the host computer
- Email/Web/phone-based technical support
- Free OS system upgrades via FTP
- One-year antivirus license
What it is: A complete computer lab including the eGranary Digital Library with set-up, training and support
What it costs: $30,000. Shipping costs may vary depending on the location and the recipient's ability to clear customs.
What's included:
- A new Intel Dual Core eGranary Appliance Server with 4GB RAM and 500GB OS hard disk
- The eGranary Digital Library: millions of educational resources on a 4TB hard drive
- 12 refurbished Pentium4* workstations with workstation software (Windows XP and Microsoft Office or Ubuntu and Star Office)
- Networking equipment and wires
- A selection of spare parts
- Two weeks of on-site training (installation, use and maintenance)
- Email/Web/phone-based technical support
- Free OS system upgrades via FTP
- One-year antivirus license
Multiple-Institution Computer Labs
Description: For organizations that wish to deploy multiple eGranary Digital Library labs with set-up, training and support. The minimum multiple-institution edition purchase is ten (10 servers and 120 workstations with technical support and updates, etc.) shipped to one address.
What it costs: $130,000 for minimum TEN installations. Shipping costs may vary depending on the location and the recipient's ability to clear customs.
What's included for each site:
- A new Intel Dual Core eGranary Appliance Server with 4GB RAM and 500GB OS hard disk
- The eGranary Digital Library: millions of educational resources on a 4TB hard drive
- 12 refurbished Pentium4* workstations with workstation software (Windows XP and Microsoft Office or Ubuntu and Star Office)
- Networking equipment and wires
- A selection of spare parts
- Two weeks of in-country training at a central location (installation, use, and maintenance)
- Email/Web/phone-based technical support
- Free OS system upgrades via FTP
- One-year antivirus license for servers and workstations
Shipping is extra. Because shipping costs vary widely depending on location, time of year, weight, etc., estimates are given at time of quote request and are good for 30 days. Estimates do not include any customs fees that may apply, which recipients are responsible for.
It's important to state any deadline or special instructions at the time of quote request. Please read 'How long does it take to get the eGranary? before requesting this option. At that time we'll let you know if it's possible to meet your deadline and what cost, if any, might be associated with rush delivery.
* Please note:
- We are working to provide more than a one-year antivirus license with eGranaries, but currently only a one-year license is available without additional cost.
- Refurbished workstations may be Pentium 4 or better, depending on availability. Every attempt is made to send identical computers. Please do not request a brand preference.
