[DDN] Progressive Uses for GIS Other Mapping Technologies

2005-09-01 Thread Chris
that there is a strong open source sensibility about their work -- the information is provided free and intended for extended use. How can this be expanded and reproduced? Thanks for any leads in this subject, Chris Blow http://www.pictr.org (1) Definition of GIS: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gis (2

[DDN] Basic Technologies

2005-09-14 Thread Chris
and photoblogs, etc., but I know nothings about what it takes to, say, get some solar panels or a water purifier up and running. Any help? Thanks, Chris Blow http://www.PICTR.org http://www.nonprofitdesign.org ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list

RE: [DDN] Podcast and Photos from M. S. Swaminathan's Speech attheBaramati Conference

2005-03-10 Thread Chris Houska
Learning Center model on the reservations. I hope this helps. Chris R. Houska Instructional Systems Inc. Director, Business Partnerships Office: (614) 873-8571 Cell: (614) 218-5377 Fax: (866) 243-5743 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.isinj.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [DDN] BBC programme Africa Calling

2005-06-14 Thread Chris Schuepp
Calvin, try this link to Search For Common Grounds. Chris http://www.globalgiving.com/pfil/705/projdoc.pdf _ Chris Schuepp Young People's Media Network - Coordinator c/o ECMC (European Centre for Media Competence) Bergstr. 8 / 10th floor D-45770 Marl

[DDN] podcast me a lecture

2005-06-15 Thread Chris Schuepp
tutor Harold Fricker told The Sun: We are not kidding ourselves - there will always be lazy students who prefer to stay in bed or let their minds wander during the seminars. SOURCE: http://www.macworld.co.uk/news/index.cfm?RSSNewsID=11835 _ Chris Schuepp

[DDN] Disaster Information Kit for the Caribbean Media

2005-09-26 Thread Chris Schuepp
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RE: [DDN] Copyright Awareness Campaign

2005-10-18 Thread Chris Wilson
ironic that many proponents of openness and freedom actually advocate the exact opposite - the destruction of the forced openness and freedom guaranteed by the GPL in combination with copyright. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [DDN] dumping old computers in the developing world

2005-10-28 Thread Chris Wilson
.stm]. I would be extremely interested to hear more examples, positive or negative, relating to literacy and computer literacy, as my organisation is proposing a project for the ITU's Connect the World initiative which relies on people being able to learn literacy from computers. Cheers, Chris

Re: [DDN] dumping old computers in the developing world

2005-10-31 Thread Chris Wilson
the software used. However, it seems that you were using software specifically designed to teach people to read and write, whereas we are proposing not to use any such software - just to provide a low cost channel for written communication. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL

Re: [DDN] Wireless @ WSIS / Kram Centre - will we have to pay...again..?

2005-11-14 Thread Chris Wilson
Hi Robert, Count me in. I'm bringing 2 APs, one has repeater and client modes. If I don't find your network, look for the essid www.aidworld.org, come and find me on the INASP stand (2201), or call/sms me on +44 7803 503222. Cheers, Chris. On Sun, 2005-11-06 at 16:48 +0100, Robert Guerra wrote

Re: [DDN] Video: the $100 laptop at WSIS

2005-11-18 Thread Chris Schuepp
Here's what the BBC website says about the $100 laptop: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4445060.stm Chris _ Chris Schuepp Young People's Media Network - Coordinator c/o ECMC (European Centre for Media Competence) Bergstr. 8 / 11th floor D-45770

Re: [DDN] Re: $100 laptop

2005-11-21 Thread Chris Wilson
to really help poor people in developing countries almost impossible. And 1 GB is a lot more useful than 32 Mb, although you can still do a lot of useful things with it. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [DDN] Laptop for $100- a debate

2005-11-29 Thread Chris Wilson
Union, didn't it? and its coming out of funds that have been generated for the project. I think that Negroponte would disagree. He was very clear at WSIS that countries would have to stump up the $100 million for the programme themselves. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer

Re: [DDN] Laptop for $100- a debate

2005-12-01 Thread Chris Wilson
Hi all, I'm sorry if I caused any offence with my posting regarding the $100 laptop. My employer has asked me to point out that my opinions are my own and not endorsed by them, nor are they the company's official policy in any way. I shall try harder to restrain myself in future. Cheers, Chris

Re: [DDN] Laptop for $100- a debate

2005-12-02 Thread Chris Wilson
of the countries whose presidents have been persuaded to implement it wholesale? Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo

Re: [DDN] Laptop for $100- a debate

2005-12-03 Thread Chris Wilson
own and nothing to do with my employers. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe

Re: [DDN] Closer to the (email)Grail?

2006-04-04 Thread Chris Wilson
the web interface, but you can opt to receive notification of new posts on certain lists by email. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http

Re: [DDN] Fwd: Drupal on a Linux server VS. Microsoft server

2006-05-04 Thread Chris Wilson
with it. Technically there is little to choose. A well-run free software server tends to be more reliable than a Windows one, but poor administration can make a mess of both. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer (http://www.aidworld.org

Re: [DDN] As the Internet fragments

2006-05-28 Thread Chris Wilson
to use encryption to protect everything. Cheers, Chris. -- (aidworld) chris wilson | chief engineer (http://www.aidworld.org) ___ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe

RE: [DDN] Ourmedia.org web site appears to be working well

2005-03-22 Thread Chris Warner-Carey
HI, DDN folks, I would love to be able to check out the www.ourmedia.org site, but it seems to be closed--I can't even get to the front page--I get a password prompt--anyone else having this problem? Chris Warner-Carey Grace Lutheran Church Ukiah, CA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [DDN] FW When iPod goes collegiate

2005-04-23 Thread Chris Warner-Carey
://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPLE/WebObjects/AppleStore?productLearn More=T9635LL/A If you want high-quality recording in a smallish package, look at the Edirol R-1 see http://edirol.com/products/info/r1.html Chris Warner-Carey Grace Lutheran Church/A Dangerous Influence Productions Ukiah, CA

Re: [DDN] international conference

2005-07-18 Thread Chris Elizabeth Greef
Dear colleagues, I have just returned from the International Association of School Librarianship (IASL) conference in Hong Kong and heard a most inspiring keynote speaker, Stephen Heppell. His ideas may relate to your conference. His focus is research-based eLearning, the design of learning and

RE: [DDN] Hurricane Katrina mobcast launched

2005-09-03 Thread Chris Warner-Carey
to be on the ground somewhere in the region by Thursday. If I have any phone access (we were told not to count on it) I'll try to post some audio on Andy Carvin's Katrina Aftermath page http://katrina05.blogspot.com/ . Chris Warner-Carey Grace Lutheran Church Ukiah, CA -Original Message