Geekcorps (http://www.geekcorps.org) is in search of the few, the proud, the WiFi Geeks would can design an antenna, cabling, and other WiFi gear to build a 5km link from a point to an onmi-based access point. Now make it in Mali, West Africa out of locally sourced parts and running on Linux OS. Then teach the French-speaking locals what you're doing so they can replicate and maintain the process.
Think you can do that? If so, then check out the Geekcorps Mali Connectivity Project in greater detail: http://mali.geekcorps.org Geekcorps is teaching Malian radio stations and community centers how to work with audio tools and software on Linux-based systems, connect the systems by WiFi over several kilometers, and maintain both the systems and connections with great ingenuity and minimal expense. Fluent French and at least 3-5 years of professional experience with advanced audio tools and/or WiFi on Linux is a must. Radio broadcasting and/or WiFi antenna and mast construction experience preferred. Volunteers willing to work with people and innovate with minimal technical equipment in a developing country are needed immediately (January-February 2005) and would stay in Mali about four months, teaching small groups in a hands-on setting. More volunteers will be needed starting in March or April to continue the experience. Besides that warm & fuzzy feeling from doing good, Geekcorps offers airfare, lodging, a small living stipend, and dedicated in-country staff. Daily challenges and rewards are guaranteed. Interested? Apply here: http://www.geekcorps.org/default.asp?l1i=205 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wayan Vota Program Manager Geekcorps Division http://www.geekcorps.org wvota at iesc dot org International Executive Service Corps (IESC) 901 15th Street NW, Suite 1010 Washington DC, 20005 202.326.0280 - http://www.iesc.org -- NYCwireless - http://www.nycwireless.net/ Un/Subscribe: http://lists.nycwireless.net/mailman/listinfo/nycwireless/ Archives: http://lists.nycwireless.net/pipermail/nycwireless/
