Re: [DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities

2005-12-06 Thread Dave Pentecost
Dr. Linda D. Misek-Falkoff, Kris and others Thank you for this thread. Please let us know how we can get more information on the "Respectful Interfaces" program. I work in IT, media and appropriate technologies in New York City (Lower Eastside Girls Club) and Chiapas, Mexico. Best Dave -- The Da

*Respectful Interfaces*: Time well spent on all aspects (was:Re: [DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities)

2005-12-06 Thread l.d.misek-falkoff falkoff
Dear Pam and hello all, I certainly hope that (it is my own respectful challenge in our attemtps to be of service to one another) * Respectful Interfaces* is relevant to all networking, wherever persons, ideas, events, entities we can discern as being different but wanting to partner exist. In my

Re: [DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities

2005-12-05 Thread BBracey
In a message dated 12/5/05 4:49:01 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > Please join me in the *Respectful Interfaces* Programme of the > Communications Coordination Committee for the U.N. > How does one subscribe to that listserv? Bonnie Bracey Sutton bbracey at aol com ___

Re: [DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities

2005-12-05 Thread dr.l.d.misek-falkoff
with respect for the absolute basics in life]. Warm regards, LDMF. Dr. Linda D. Misek-Falkoff. Internet and Prior Nets, early 1960's -- - Original Message - From: "Kris Dev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 05, 2005 12:51 PM

Re: [DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities

2005-12-05 Thread Dave A. Chakrabarti
I agree, Kris. However, I also think it's important (if not crucial) to have dialogue on policy issues. It's monumental that Kofi Annan would introduce a $100 laptop initiative...if nothing else, it's a large step forward in the marketing of a useful idea. I think we can all agree that if a $10

[DDN] Don't waste time on trivialities

2005-12-05 Thread Kris Dev
Dear friends, I find from some of the conversations, the prioroties are misplaced. Instead of trying to score a point over each other, why don't we synergise our energies and try to make drinking water, food, clothing, shelter, etc available to the needy, probably using ICT and then teach them th