Re: [DDN] Municipal broadband efforts in the US

2005-01-24 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 1/24/2005 1:11:10 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is anyone out there tracking the various state-level initiatives to either block or encourage the deployment of broadband networks by local governments? I know there are a handful of actions underway in

Re: [DDN] Assembling a DDN jargon dictionary on our new wiki

2005-01-26 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 1/26/05 11:27:33 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The recent conversation about RSS and the subsequent questions about What exactly is RSS? got me thinking that we need to have a repository on the DDN website of commonly used jargon and their definitions

[DDN] Exclamation Marks and Email

2005-01-30 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 1/30/05 9:12:45 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: just wanted to share some thoughts about the use of exclamation marks in emails and online writings that represent our thoughts and work. i'm as guilty as anyone of using too many exclamation marks in

Re: [DDN] Boston

2005-01-31 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 1/30/05 1:59:55 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey everyone. Andy suggested I post this to the list; maybe a few other people will be in the area. I'll be in Boston for LinuxWorld - Monday Feb 14th through Sat Feb 19th. Andy will apparently be

Re: [DDN] 70% of Koreans Use Internet (fwd)

2005-02-02 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 2/1/2005 6:49:49 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: 70% of Koreans Use Internet Up to seven out of 10 South Koreans go online periodically, reaffirming the nation's staunch status as an Internet powerhouse, according to a government survey Andy: What speeds

Re: [DDN] Fortune Digital Divide and Global Leadership

2005-02-20 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 2/20/05 1:44:03 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pamela - all good work. And how publicity have you received from it? Can you point us to your press releases web page? I hope so. I really do. My bet is the demands on you are such that publicity comes

Re: [DDN] 'Digital Divide' Narrowing Fast, World Bank Says

2005-02-25 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 2/25/05 4:29:42 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Or maybe inner-city Chicago...the Digital Divide is not an African thing. Andy: Good point. Perhaps smaller gatherings around the world. Chicago has meaningful communities from virtually every African

Re: [DDN] DDN reaches 7,000 members!

2005-04-21 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 4/21/2005 1:21:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi Andy, As one who for the most part remains on the sidelines, I congratulate you and DDN for nurturing this forum. Installing large satellite antennas in central America, the Carribbean and in Nigeria

[DDN] N-Ten and Wireless Philadelphia

2005-06-03 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 6/2/05 7:59:35 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sabra: I attended the regional N-TEN meeting in Chicago couple of months ago. Found the meeting impresesive. The vendor booths were particularly informative. Now to the punch line. It would be

Re: [DDN] visiting Ghana July 17-26

2005-07-07 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 7/6/05 8:11:35 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Amos/Andy: There is a new university being planned in Yola, Nigeria based on American rather than English educational principles. More properly, it is about to enroll its first class this coming fall. The

Re: [DDN] Re: What can we do to prepare for a DISASTER?

2005-09-15 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 9/15/05 12:00:23 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: First, long ago we tossed the idea of a bus...the van (40 foot container) would be towed for placement weeks and months on end. (outside of a Walmart) Next, it seems to me there is some advantage to

Re: [DDN] The UK's e-government programme must focus more on social and digit...

2005-09-28 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 9/27/2005 3:13:23 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The UK's e-government programme must focus more on social and digital inclusion if it is to be successful, according to a new report published by the http://www.idea-knowledge.gov.uk/ Improvement and

[DDN] Internet Applications Via Cell Phone?

2005-10-01 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 9/30/2005 6:19:30 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: It is interesting to note, however, that more young people in Japan and South Korea access the internet via cell phone than via PC. And my question relates to what they are doing. My sense is that if you

Re: [DDN] Rebuilding Louisiana Coalition

2005-10-04 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 10/3/05 11:59:39 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, So many of our techies and avtivists are scattered to the wind. We are urgently pleading for volunteers to assist Rebuilding Louisiana Coalition to build a website. Please contact Russell

Re: [DDN] Europe's digital divide (fwd)

2005-11-11 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 11/11/05 9:04:54 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Study Says Europe Has Digital Divide BRUSSELS, Belgium - A digital divide has appeared among Europeans, with age, income and education determining whether the continent's citizens use the Internet,

[DDN] Re: [ctcnet] Differentiation and the Network: Movement as Network continued...

2005-11-15 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 11/14/2005 8:59:38 AM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I thought I would clarify one of my points/questions ... My comments are inline preceded by MM:, responsibility for modifying meaning and context is my own... Hope I am not misrepresenting my interlocutor.

Re: [DDN] Media development practitioners

2006-03-08 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 3/7/06 4:29:51 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Katy, How are you defining media development? - Felicia Felecia/Katy: I'd start with Chuck Sherwood however you define the subject. Don Samuelson ___

Re: [DDN] The digital divide and Native Americans

2006-03-25 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 3/24/06 1:58:37 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi all, Does anybody know of any specific research/articles on the digital divide regarding Native American nations in the US? Thanks in advance for any direction, and have a great weekend!

Re: [DDN] IT/ICT International Volunteer Programmes

2006-08-16 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 8/16/06 8:31:18 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Peter: Where do discussions stand with the Peace Corps? I had raised a technology training component with the Peace Corps several years ago, in the context of their proposed legislation to

Re: [DDN] Video conference on pc's for free?

2006-09-25 Thread DSSA310
In a message dated 9/25/06 8:24:20 A.M. Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: We have 4 people, in 4 separate locations who each have an audio-enabled webcam connected to a pc on a high speed internet connection.. We want to be able to video conference together simultaneously