RE: [DDN] Op/Ed: Philadelphia's Big Dig

Among the responses to the Rizzo piece cited by Andy earlier today was this snippet about broadband vouchers. I thought it interesting - it could work if it provided enough demand-side incentive for network providers to build infrastructure in underserved neighborhoods. On a small scale, any

[DDN] Video Blogging in Four (relatively) Easy Steps

Hi everyone, Michael Verdi has set up a blog that outlines in four steps how to create a video blog using free online tools: http://freevlog.blogspot.com/ I haven't tried it myself, but the instructions seem very straightforward. thanks, ac -- --- Andy Carvin

Re: [DDN] Local Languages Demand More Space on the Internet

Andy, Thanks for posting this. Here are a few quick comments. Though the article does reflect the increasing interest in African language use in software and web content, it also seems a little off or incomplete on some aspects. First, one has the impression that among commercial software

[DDN] [Fwd: [Cc-icommons] FW: World Trade Organization - Invitation to apply to the WIPO-WT O colloquium for teachers of intellectual property law]

Hi All The WTO's TRIPS (trade-related aspects of intellectual property rights) approach is not very likely to help bridge the digital divide. Nevertheless, this colloquium might be interesting in a know thy enemy way. Plus: Expenses of participation in this programme will be borne by the

[DDN] more tips to help people fill in their DDN web site profile

hi DDN members - a friend of mine in DC has many talents and has volunteered his time in countless ways around town. i suggested he set up an account on the new Digital Divide Network web site. although he has many talents, i know he'll be daunted in filling in his profile on

Re: [DDN] content management

At 12:37 PM 1/26/2005, you wrote: I need this too! (see bleow) Was going to download Goggle desktop, but heard lots of negative comments about using this. Anyone know a reliable desktop search tool - that wont breach my privacy - and is free!! Thanks JW I use Copernic: http://www.copernic.com/.

RE: [DDN] The Latino Digital Divide

Andy, Thanks for posting this article. Eduardo Crespi, of the Centro Latino center, does a lot of partnering with the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, both in Missouri and Texas. He was able to get a program into the school system in Missouri, and by training students to access health

RE: [DDN] Fortune Digital Divide and Global Leadership

Lars has a very important point. Profit may play a role, perhaps a central role, in solving many of our major problems, including the digital divide and education for all. The idea that we can do it all with free software is a romantic notion, one that does not take into account the major

[DDN] podcast from last night's meetup

Hi everyone, Last night we had fun gathering of DDN members, local and otherwise, at Boston's Lenox Hotel. We hung out for about 90 minutes before some of us continued to Cambridge for the weekly Berkman Bloggers group, which was quite crowded due to a production crew from ABC's Nightline

[DDN] upcoming travels: Geneva, Paris, Mumbai, Baramati

Hi everyone, This Sunday I'm going to hit the road for a couple of weeks. I'll spend all of next week in Geneva at the planning meeting, or prepcom, for the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS). I'll be participating as a civil society delegate, but also plan to blog and podcast as