On Tue, 16 Dec 2008 18:30:45 -0600, I.D.Dolan-Betney <[email protected]>
wrote:
I quote froma recently received email from a freind of a freind working
for VSO in Uganda:
Quote-
/I am tutoring introductory computers and am in urgent need of
resources. Danny will be teaching IT next term since some used computers
were recently donated. It's possible that the college will have an
internet connection early next year as well.
/
/The vast majority of staff and students have had little or no exposure
to computers. All are very keen to learn! The computers all have Windows
98 installed so newer books are not desired. The computers have CD,
floppy drives, and USB ports.
The most helpful books:/
* /Basic books such as in the Dummies/Idiots series or any primary
school level book. /
* /MS Word /
* /How to use the Internet. /
* /Windows 98 /
* /CD-ROMs for learning computers /
* /Learning to type programs /
* /Mouse pads/
/Many copies are needed as there are about 500 staff and students here.
We currently have about 20 computers.
///
*replies to: [email protected]*
End Quote.
Now I know there's lots of books out there, but I wonder if they know
about Open Office?
It could solve a lot of their problems.
Anyone any ideas how we could helpe solve it?
Dolan
[email protected]
This is interesting and maybe CC could __sponsor__ some printed OOoAuthors
books shipped to Uganda. I guess with the right network and communication
we could hire a printshop in Uganda so they can deliver the books locally
-- lowering the price of transportation. Wtih a 500 staff we might get a
cheap deal per book. Also if we get Sun to soponsor them under Sun
Foundation Ambassor
http://www.sun.com/aboutsun/foundation/init_sunambassadors.jsp
For the typing program I can't think on anything else but Tux Typist, is
multiplatform nad very entertaining for kids of all ages including mine.
I learned to type fast on my EEEPC using that program. Now I only need to
learn to spell. :)
http://tuxtype.sourceforge.net/
--
Alexandro Colorado
CoLeader of OpenOffice.org ES
http://es.openoffice.org
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