Re: [GKD] RFI: Low-Bandwidth Long Distance Wireless E-mail
The question which seems not to be asked is what are the specifications? Low cost in the US can be commercial DSL at 128k for under USD 25/month with VOIP essentially free point-to-point. On the other hand 56kb can be below USD 10/month. It depends on whether you want service directly in your business or home or are willing to go to a telecenter. WiFi can reach very remote corners of the earth, today and include voip. Where you are, what you need, what your price point is and other factors affect the answers to the question- it is often site and situation specific with no generic solution which can be packaged in a one-size fits all configuration. But something has to be at the end of the access point. One can't just put the pipe into the room and walk out the door. Again, this takes careful consideration. One needs to take care when the ideal ( E-x, where x= democracy, education, commerce...) is being spoken, the expectation is not that of Captain Jean Luc Picard on the Star Ship Enterprise when he decrees, Let it be so... thoughts? tom abeles ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
[GKD] Community Learning by Radio and the Internet
COMMUNITY LEARNING BY RADIO AND THE INTERNET The forthcoming eLearn Expo conference in Moscow (May 27/28 - http://www.hcln.net/conferences.htm) provides an opportunity to showcase the use of interactive broadcasting for community learning by Radio and the internet, and potential models for sustainable development through combined community media/telecentres. If you have a project which uses radio and the internet as a catalyst for community learning and development, I would be happy to include details in my presentation if you send the information on any case studies to [EMAIL PROTECTED] BRIEF PRESENTATION ABSTRACT Interactive Broadcasting is an emerging phenomenon which could provide new opportunities for creative radio broadcasting both for entertainment and education, and could create new business models for commercial sustainability. Early examples of interactive broadcasting included telephone chat shows which now extend to text messaging and email as tools to stimulate audience engagement and provide low cost content. There are some pioneering schemes emerging in which sophisticated interactive broadcasting techniques are a fundamental development platform for radio broadcasting. THE Radio with Pictures Show is an example of integrating web conferencing with radio broadcasting to create a rich and interactive audience experience with great potential for educational applications and addressing digital divide issues see http://www.hcln.net/hfm/radioflyer.htm Another example is Radio Browsing as used by Kothmale Radio in Sri Lanka a community radio station which uses the internet to engage its audience in both determining and creating program content see http://www.kothmale.net/ This presentation describes the Interactive Broadcasting concept and shows examples of how it can be used in practice. David Wortley The White House 38 Main Street Lubenham Market Harborough Leics LE16 9TF Office Tel: +44(0)1858 410366 Mobile Tel: +44(0)7831 118943 EMail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: http://www.hcln.net/Papers/djwbio.htm ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
Re: [GKD] RFI: Low-Bandwidth Long Distance Wireless E-mail
Roberto Verzola wrote: Speaking of low-cost access (to the Web, via email), the www4mail services have been one of the most appreciated. I considered it my lifeline when I stayed offline (but kept email) for more than a year, and would still use it for most of my Web access if it remained available. Unfortunately, the www4mail services I know have become flaky and unreliable, sometimes responding sometimes not. A pity. We keep talking of low-cost access, yet when one becomes available that is truly useful and appreciated, few want to maintain it. Roberto Verzola is right. I just can't seem to get through to the www4mail services these days. The services were very helpful for us in the bandwidth poor parts of the globe. FN -- - Frederick Noronha * Freelance Journalist * Goa, India f r e d @ b y t e s f o r a l l . o r g Ph 832.2409490 / 832.2409783 Cell 9822 122436 Phone calls: preferably from 1300 to 0500 (IST) Try landlines if mobile is temporarily unavailable JUST OUT: Goa photos http://www.goa-world.com/fotofolio - ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
Re: [GKD] RFI: Low-Bandwidth Long Distance Wireless E-mail
At 15:36 20/05/2004, Roberto Verzola wrote: Unfortunately, the www4mail services I know have become flaky and unreliable, sometimes responding sometimes not. Google tells me about 13,000 references for www4mail .. which are the best, do you know, Roberto? http://www.www4mail.org/ http://www.netnormal.com/users/websitebyemail/ http://www.kabissa.org/members/www4mail/ .. etc... Patrick O'Beirne www.InformaticsDevelopmentInstitute.net or www.i-d-i.net FP6 Discussion group: http://www.smartgroups.com/groups/FP6-help ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
[GKD] APC Comments on the First Draft National ICT Policy for Zambia
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa -- In a letter to the Zambian ministry for communications and transport, APC has commended the Zambian government for its efforts in drafting a holistic national ICT policy and for disseminating the draft online to make it possible for the public to submit comments. We value the broad definition of ICT adopted early in the document, says APC, but Some important policy concerns are mentioned as action points for implementation without a clear enough policy position that would give direction during implementation. Some are left out altogether. Read the full letter as featured in this month's Chakula - APC's ICT policy newsletter for African civil society. http://www.apc.org/english/news/index.shtml?x=19199 Contact APC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ APCNews mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.apc.org/mailman/listinfo/apcnews ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
[GKD] RFI: Low Cost / Low Energy Printing Devices
Dear GKD Members, I'm setting up the initial balance sheets and specs for a National Crusade by which we pretend to equip each and every of the 6700 public school in the country with a low-scale internet access (2 computers per school, sufficient bandwidth for email and slow downloading of mid-size archives, mostly for teachers use). Here comes my question: What are the best printing options available (Low energy, as in many place we will have to use Photo-voltaic, low operation costs)? Any experiences with recycled Matrix-printers or similar devices? Thanks Cornelio eNicaragua/niDG ***GKD is solely supported by EDC, a Non-Profit Organization*** To post a message, send it to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe or unsubscribe, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]. In the 1st line of the message type: subscribe gkd OR type: unsubscribe gkd Archives of previous GKD messages can be found at: http://www.edc.org/GLG/gkd/
