Hi all, I have a technical proposal (if it's acceptable to post technical subjects on this list). <G>
I'm in the middle of a project to refurbish some desktops and laptops, to be used in schools and communities in *developing locations* where rural people don't have access to computers. I REALLY need some simple, but comprehensive, web pages that deal with many of the various aspects of HORTICULTURE. Each individual page should deal with a single aspect of the subject and have hyperlinks to a variety of other materials (which may, or may not, be created by the same author). It's not necessary to have the other material before the link is created. Just include a link to a dummy page that says the link has not yet been implemented. The pages and links should work well on a Pentium 1 running with Arachne. Common materials will be stored on CD-ROM disks, so even audio and video files would be acceptable. Other subjects would be welcome, so everyone can participate. In fact, I recommend to everybody that this would be a more productive way to learn ... a way to give as well as receive. Pick your favorite subject and start creating a learning library. The only stipulation is that there should be NO credits for authors. That means, of course, no commercial products. Users will be free to cut-and-paste their own materials, so materials with trademarks and copyrights are not acceptable. Old literature, BTW, would be fine if the copyright is expired. These would be valuable additions in a language-learning program. I haven't yet worked out the logistics of collecting the information, but that's not really a big problem. As Ron demonstrated a few days ago, web pages work fine as attachments to email. (Thanks, cousin). For those who are frustrated by the ongoing *wars and rumors of wars*, maybe this might be a good option for action. Locally-oriented learning, by default, favors the local people and gives power (and a voice) to minority people under majority rule. Poverty is, ultimately, "the lack of options". Digital learning platforms give minority voices additional options. Eventually, this leads to progress, which yields equality and help build a peaceful and cooperative community. Thanks for the help, Bob Dohse mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] - ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com
