[DDN] Voice e-mail & ICT4D?

Does anyone have examples of use of voice/audio e-mail software by ICT4D / digital divide projects (e.g., in community telecenters)? Voice e-mail is not so popular in Northern countries but would seem to have potential in parts of the global South where literacy rates are not so high and/or oral c

Re: [DDN] Mandatory Laptop computers

If the school is in fact using that policy as a means for withdrawing on-campus support, I totally agree that it's a bad policy. Expecting people that are holding down jobs and in many cases looking after small children and often having transportation issues to truck themselves to the campus to

[DDN] Urgent call for Civil Society Input to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Empowerment Charter

Hi, I hope this is something you are able to forward on to relevant publications and contacts for comment. Many thanks Bridges.org Urgent call for Civil Society Input to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Empowerment Charter I September 2004 Civil society in South Africa must urgen

[DDN] Link to California's 'Virtual Self-Help Law Center'

Here's the link to California's new legal resources site: Apologies for not initially including it! Registration to the Contra Costa Times, however, is free. Cedar Pruitt Online Content Manager EDC Center for

[DDN] interview with august trometer, creator of dotmac.info

hi everyone - for those who might be interested, i've posted on the web an interview with the creator of dotmac.info, august trometer, from indianapolis. dotmac.info is a no-cost service where persons who use the dotmac web service (also spelled .Mac) can share their creative creations with o

Re: [DDN] Urgent call for Civil Society Input to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Empowerment Charter

Rachel, Go to www.atjtechbillofrights.org. Click on the link to the ATJ Technology Principles (Draft of December 2003). Read some of the background. I believe this will help. If you want tro know more, feel free to contact me directly. By the way, I was an offical observer of proceedings of

[DDN] job announcement

Posting: Alliance for Community Media Executive Director Anticipated Starting Date: January 2005 The Alliance for Community Media seeks to hire an energetic Executive Director committed to the success of the organization and its mission while providing consistent support for Alliance members. A n

[DDN] PHILADELPHIA : NEWS: ARTICLE: Philadelphia Plans for Citywide Wi-Fi

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[DDN] U.S. Urges Japan Not to Tax Wi-Fi

The latest news summary from our intern, Nia: The Japanese Telecommunications Ministry is recommending that a tax be applied to products designed for unlicensed radio use, such as wireless devices. The United States government is attempting to dissuade Japan from charging such fees. The Japanes

[DDN] FW: WSIS Gender Caucus is looking for an Electronic Networking Consultant

WSIS - GENDER CAUCUS Electronic Networking Consultant Position Title: GENDER CAUCUS Electronic Networking Consultant Duration of contract: 3 months Reporting: WSIS-Gender Caucus Steering Committee The EN Team is responsible for the direction and implementation of the Electronic Networking str

Re: [DDN] Voice e-mail & ICT4D?

I know of one community telecentre in a public housing community here in Seattle where immigrant residents were sending voice mail files to family members and friends. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/01/04 03:48PM >>> Does anyone have examples of use of voice/audio e-mail software by ICT4D / digital divi