Re: [GKD] Linux Aid Server Project

2002-02-20 Thread tom poe
On Monday 18 February 2002 05:43, Dr. Perry Morrison wrote: - - -snip - - - So, Perry, what's your point? When you have a moment, read this example of what happens in other parts of the world: Source: The Zimbabwe Mirror at:

Re: [GKD] Linux Aid Server Project

2002-02-18 Thread Dr. Perry Morrison
I think what is at issue here is the different contexts involved. Edmond Gaible [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On simplicity: Although laptops are durable and feature low power requirements, they're more expensive and much more difficult to service. In school computer labs, teachers and students

Re: [GKD] Linux Aid Server Project

2002-02-13 Thread Matthew Grant
What Perry Morrison mentions below is probably fine for the smaller one-computer offices as he says. Each solution does have its merits that make it more suitable for different situations. The system in my proposal is a server intended for larger sites with a number of machines, and its main

[GKD] Linux Aid Server Project

2002-02-11 Thread Matthew Grant
Dear GKD Members, Currently I am starting development for a specialised Linux distribution for use within Aid/NGO organisation offices. The design is being specially developed to exploit Linux's superior communications abilities under difficult conditions to deliver email via bad phone lines,