Re: [GKD] India Adopts Universal Access

2002-01-28 Thread Dr. Perry Morrison
Alan Levy wrote: > Well, Perry, I agree to a point and have covered this in a less techie > more socio-political email sent previously. Herein is my argument to > provide an equitable platform for participation, along with a defined > group of basic communications applications. > > Everything i

Re: [GKD] India Adopts Universal Access

2002-01-28 Thread Daniel Taghioff
In response to Perry Morrison's cautionary tales about the Simputer: > My only caution is to be aware of the history of almost every truly > innovative technology- namely that those in advantaged positions are > inevitably early adopters and reap benefits which can sometimes worsen > the position

[GKD] World Bank Staff Condemn "Thought Police"

2002-01-28 Thread Alex Wilks
Dear GKD Members, Below please find an article from the Bretton Woods Update which covers the recent tensions in the World Bank about efforts to prevent some Bank staff airing their opinions in articles - even as personal opinions. It relates directly to the exchange between Margaret Grieco and

[GKD] Donated Computers Arrive in Goa, India

2002-01-28 Thread Timothy Anderson
Dear GKD Members, I would like to share information with you about our container shipment of donated computers for schools that is just arriving in Goa, India. This information can also be viewed on our website at

Re: [GKD] Acknowledging the Digital Divide

2002-01-28 Thread Vickram Crishna
At 5:48 AM -0500 24/01/2002, Margaret Grieco wrote: > Views reflect experiences: knowledge is developed and retained on the > basis of its relevance to our condition. > > Perry Morrison's view on the patterning of flows along the > information... flows. I myself am very concerned to ensure that