On this note, i'm interested in ICTAU, since i'm also interested in public advocacy from other angles. But from what i've seen, the only way to contribute to activities is through paid membership, which I may not be interested in. I understand the need for self financing in this industry and it beats chasing donors, but it might alienate individuals otherwise willing to lend a hand. Neil On Jun 11, 2013 8:02 PM, "Stephen S. Musoke" <[email protected]> wrote:
> Jake, > > That I see and understand very well, but whatever we does not exist in a > vacuum, techies can hide behind closed doors but sooner or later they need > to come out into the light … so I am looking at having Peter start within a > space where clients can be found, to sell the value of his and others sweat > otherwise it will fizzle and die like other "great" initiatives before him > and after him. > > Question – can ICTAU "support" such techie activities within what it does, > oh yes I think so … talk to them. Have they said No? Is this something they > can support? Are there "problems" that can be solved for government that > can feature high on Peter's priority list, I think there may be … > > The idea is do not fight from the trenches, there is low hanging fruit > that can reap from your dedication > > Just my 2/= > > Stephen > > Stephen S. Musoke > Skype: ssmusoke > Twitter: @ssmusoke > +256 776 553 260/+256 756 553 260 > http://ssmusoke.wordpress.com > > > From: Jake Markhus <[email protected]> > Reply-To: Uganda Linux User Group <[email protected]> > Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 7:51 PM > To: Uganda Linux User Group <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [LUG] Informal Technology Group - ICTAU > > Stephen, > As a founder member you should know the importance of the first three > letters I C T and as a practitioner the difference between that and IT. > I don't see you sitting down with a bunch of PR experts, journalists, > radio "personalities" as well as people in tv trying to troubleshoot a > router. Do you see yourself doing this? There is IT "navel gazers" > (valuable contributors) and IT "practitioners". Peter wants the latter and > not the former. > Okay? :-) > > Sincerely > > James Makumbi > Billable Ltd > 0790834364 / 0712780817 > http://www.coderbits.com/jmakumbi > http//:ug.LinkedIn.com/in/jmakumbi > On Jun 11, 2013 6:59 PM, "Stephen S. Musoke" <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Peter, >> >> You should take a look at ICTAU (http://ictau.ug) and consider >> supporting their efforts to bring together people from the tech community … >> The launch was a few weeks ago >> >> These are some of the things they are trying to do under different >> umbrellas, and have gone as far as engaging government thru NITAU, Ministry >> of ICT, UCC etc >> >> Stephen >> >> Stephen S. Musoke >> Skype: ssmusoke >> Twitter: @ssmusoke >> +256 776 553 260/+256 756 553 260 >> http://ssmusoke.wordpress.com >> >> >> From: solomon alvin kitumba <[email protected]> >> Reply-To: Uganda Linux User Group <[email protected]> >> Date: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 4:56 PM >> To: <[email protected]>, Uganda Linux User Group <[email protected]> >> Subject: Re: [LUG] Informal Technology Group >> >> we realy appreciate >> >> >> >> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 4:40 PM, Peter Atkin <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Hi Neil,**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Nothing concrete but in ethos a skill sharing free school with project >>> themes to focus people a little, for instance I was thinking maybe out >>> first little project would a vm backup appliance, anything that came out of >>> would become public, I was about to start that one but realised that it >>> covered so many aspects within the IT realm that it would a perfect little >>> kick start project.**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> But not limited to anything really, could be networking, hardware or >>> software projects as long as we have the resources, main aim is to share >>> knowledge and have fun doing it..**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> My main driving philosophy is that everything is connected, and I am >>> not just talking life, doubly so in the IT field in general. **** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> It would be a back garden kind of thing not looking for any money, just >>> I have some resources here and if practical would like to use them for >>> something out of hours.**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> I am always open to ideas.**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Kind Regards **** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Peter Atkin**** >>> >>> (C.T.O)**** >>> >>> cfts.co (u) ltd.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Get I.T.Right **** >>> >>> +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu**** >>> >>> www.cfts.co.ug <http://www.cfts.co/> | location >>> details<http://www.cfts.co/contacts.html>| view >>> my profile <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin>**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> *From:* [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] *On >>> Behalf Of *Neil Blazevic >>> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 11, 2013 3:13 PM >>> *To:* Uganda Linux User Group >>> >>> *Subject:* Re: [LUG] Informal Technology Group**** >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> Lots of interest around here. Peter could you share more substantively >>> on your idea for this group? Is it a workshop, a skill sharing 'free >>> school', something that will work on projects collaboratively, a support >>> mailing list, etc...?**** >>> >>> Neil**** >>> >>> On 11 June 2013 15:09, solomon alvin kitumba <[email protected]> >>> wrote:**** >>> >>> i guess i will be interested in offering my time to the project..i am a >>> ui web developer .so i dont know whether my skills can be put to use.*** >>> * >>> >>> ** ** >>> >>> On Tue, Jun 11, 2013 at 2:34 PM, Peter Atkin <[email protected]> >>> wrote:**** >>> >>> Hello Herbert**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> very interested, a bit busy now, will try and touch base with you before >>> the weeks outs.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Kind Regards **** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Peter Atkin**** >>> >>> (C.T.O)**** >>> >>> cfts.co (u) ltd.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Get I.T.Right **** >>> >>> +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu**** >>> >>> www.cfts.co.ug <http://www.cfts.co/> | location >>> details<http://www.cfts.co/contacts.html>| view >>> my profile <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin>**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> *From:* Herbert Ssemujju [mailto:[email protected]] >>> *Sent:* Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:19 PM >>> *To:* [email protected]; Uganda Linux User Group >>> *Subject:* Re: [LUG] Informal Technology Group**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> hi peter **** >>> >>> hope all is well i can be off help -+256752229222**** >>> >>> thanks**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> On Sun, Jun 2, 2013 at 12:16 PM, Peter Atkin <[email protected]> >>> wrote:**** >>> >>> I have been playing with the idea of setting up an informal tech group >>> for lack of a better name for some time now.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Basically this would a place for people not only to read and learn but >>> also practice what they learn, this would encompass everything IT from >>> Linux, Windows, Hardware, Software and really whatever takes our fancy no >>> limits.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Because of the nature and the resources required we will only be able to >>> start with a handful of people.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> We have the majority of materials and equipment while not extensive >>> should be adequate also hoping to get a reasonable addition to our book >>> collection shortly.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> So now I am looking for a handful of people to start with, Let me be >>> upfront I'm not looking for time wasters this will take a reasonable amount >>> of resources both in equipment and my time so please only people with a >>> burning desire to go beyond the simple logic and step into the creative >>> result orientated realm of IT, there will be a vetting process.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Ideally candidates should have a basic appreciation of IT as a whole >>> understand English well and not be easily offended I'm quite blunt other >>> than that doors wide open.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> I am open to any ideas that may add value to this endeavor. I am also >>> looking for anyone that may be able to contribute to this knowledge wise, >>> I.T. is a massive field.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Time scales are currently unknown as it depends depends on several >>> variables outside my direct control but looking at circa 3-4 months for >>> this project to kick off.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Kind Regards **** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Peter Atkin**** >>> >>> (C.T.O)**** >>> >>> cfts.co (u) ltd.**** >>> >>> **** >>> >>> Get I.T.Right **** >>> >>> +256-772-700781 | Skype: peter2cfu**** >>> >>> www.cfts.co.ug <http://www.cfts.co/> | location >>> details<http://www.cfts.co/contacts.html>| View >>> Peter Atkin's profile <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin>**** >>> >>> <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/peteratkin>**** >>> >>> >>> >>> __________________________________________________________________________________ >>> This e-mail is company confidential and may contain legally privileged >>> information. >>> If you are not the intended recipient, you should not copy, distribute, >>> disclose or use the information it contains. 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