Comments for Geekcorps http://www.geekcorps.org Promoting stability and prosperity in the developing world through information and communication technology. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:46:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 Comment on Learn Wireless Networking with Geekcorps Alumnus by OVF Integrated Solutions Blog » Economics of Communities Wireless Networks in Emerging Markets http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/01/learn-wireless-networking/#comment-11418 Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:11:38 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/01/learn-wireless-networking/#comment-11418 [...] Presenters: (More about them in the attached document: Ian Howard of Adapted Consulting who co-wrote Wireless Networking for the Developing World and also served in GeekCorps Mali, Jeff Buderer Program Development Manager of oneVillage Foundation; and Peter Baldwin of the Digital Opportunity Trust an ex-GeekCorps Mali Volunteer Economics Advisor. [...] […] Presenters: (More about them in the attached document: Ian Howard of Adapted Consulting who co-wrote Wireless Networking for the Developing World and also served in GeekCorps Mali, Jeff Buderer Program Development Manager of oneVillage Foundation; and Peter Baldwin of the Digital Opportunity Trust an ex-GeekCorps Mali Volunteer Economics Advisor. […]

]]> Comment on Learn Wireless Networking with Geekcorps Alumnus by :: open digital village :: » OVF to participate in May 19th 2007 Community Wireless Summit Discussion on the Economics of Community Wireless Networks http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/01/learn-wireless-networking/#comment-9201 Sun, 13 May 2007 06:56:16 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/01/learn-wireless-networking/#comment-9201 [...] Ian Howard of Adapted Consulting will be presenting with at the upcoming panel. He is author of Wireless Networking in the Developing World and was a volunteer for GeekCorps Mali. He has a similar converging interest in the Economics of Community Wireless Networks. The idea is to orient the panel discussion more towards a information gathering and question gathering process about the economics of Community wireless than something where we are trying to impress people with how much we know. [...] […] Ian Howard of Adapted Consulting will be presenting with at the upcoming panel. He is author of Wireless Networking in the Developing World and was a volunteer for GeekCorps Mali. He has a similar converging interest in the Economics of Community Wireless Networks. The idea is to orient the panel discussion more towards a information gathering and question gathering process about the economics of Community wireless than something where we are trying to impress people with how much we know. […]

]]> Comment on USAID profiles Geekcorps Mali BottleNet by Unthinkingly.com» Blog Archive » Geekcorps Writeup on Newsforge http://www.geekcorps.org/2005/10/usaid-profiles-geekcorps-mali/#comment-9200 Sat, 12 May 2007 22:09:30 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/2005/10/usaid-profiles-geekcorps-mali/#comment-9200 [...] I missed this writeup from a little while ago. It is a good description of what Geekcorps is doing in Mali. Some of their really interesting projects are the Water Bottle Antenna, which provides a powered wifi antenna for about $3 (compared to $100) and the Desert PC which is basically a fanless, sealed machine designed for tough conditions (running a version of Linux of course — customized to minimize hard drive writes for durability!) What is not to love about a custom Linux distro for the developing world? In the village of Bourem Inaly, Mali there are over 120 television sets powered by 12-volt car batteries, but there is almost nothing to watch. With its CanTV project, Geekcorps has helped the local radio station stream video content to the local community over WiFi. The radio station which rents these units out benefits from a new monthly revenue stream, while the villagers benefit with an improved source of news and entertainment. [...] […] I missed this writeup from a little while ago. It is a good description of what Geekcorps is doing in Mali. Some of their really interesting projects are the Water Bottle Antenna, which provides a powered wifi antenna for about $3 (compared to $100) and the Desert PC which is basically a fanless, sealed machine designed for tough conditions (running a version of Linux of course — customized to minimize hard drive writes for durability!) What is not to love about a custom Linux distro for the developing world? In the village of Bourem Inaly, Mali there are over 120 television sets powered by 12-volt car batteries, but there is almost nothing to watch. With its CanTV project, Geekcorps has helped the local radio station stream video content to the local community over WiFi. The radio station which rents these units out benefits from a new monthly revenue stream, while the villagers benefit with an improved source of news and entertainment. […]

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]]> Comment on Our partners by Geekcorps Mali « Sociolingo’s Mali Blog http://www.geekcorps.org/partners/#comment-333 Sun, 01 Oct 2006 16:36:27 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/partners/#comment-333 [...] Started by Ethan Zuckerman in 1999, Geekcorps became a division of the International Executive Service Corps in 2001. Geekcorps effort to create the capacity of developing nations to maximize the benefits of modern telecommunications is supported by the United States Agency for International Development, generous Geekcorps partners, and individuals [...] […] Started by Ethan Zuckerman in 1999, Geekcorps became a division of the International Executive Service Corps in 2001. Geekcorps effort to create the capacity of developing nations to maximize the benefits of modern telecommunications is supported by the United States Agency for International Development, generous Geekcorps partners, and individuals […]

]]> Comment on Volunteering FAQ by Meriblog: Meri Williams’ Weblog » links for 2006-08-28 http://www.geekcorps.org/register-now/volunteering-faq/#comment-148 Tue, 29 Aug 2006 08:10:37 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/register-now/volunteering-faq/#comment-148 [...] Geekcorps » Volunteering FAQ Geekcorps is just a seriously good idea. I might try and see if I can take one of my sabbaticals with them&#8230; (tags: geekcorps volunteering sabbaticals) [...] […] Geekcorps » Volunteering FAQ Geekcorps is just a seriously good idea. I might try and see if I can take one of my sabbaticals with them… (tags: geekcorps volunteering sabbaticals) […]

]]> Comment on Our partners by Open Village: answering people needs via IT » Blog Archive » Geekcorps & ICT for sustainable development http://www.geekcorps.org/partners/#comment-56 Tue, 18 Jul 2006 12:31:01 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/partners/#comment-56 [...] Since the end of last year, when Open Village started to come to life, I heard and read about Geekcorps. They are doing an excellent job and is a good example for other initiatives. Unfortunately, the amount of peoples needing to use ICT in effective ways for improving their lives is huge. This means that  initiatives for empowering people through ICT should learn from each other and cooperate among them. Geekcorps is also setting an example in this direction. Explore posts in the same categories: Community, IT solutions, Computers for development [...] […] Since the end of last year, when Open Village started to come to life, I heard and read about Geekcorps. They are doing an excellent job and is a good example for other initiatives. Unfortunately, the amount of peoples needing to use ICT in effective ways for improving their lives is huge. This means that  initiatives for empowering people through ICT should learn from each other and cooperate among them. Geekcorps is also setting an example in this direction. Explore posts in the same categories: Community, IT solutions, Computers for development […]

]]> Comment on Welcome Back Meg! by Geekcorps » Volunteer Meg Ross takes second tour in Ghana http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/02/welcome-back-meg/#comment-6 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 15:25:12 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/02/welcome-back-meg/#comment-6 [...] After taking some time off to travel all over Africa, Meg came back for more in 2006. She started working again in February, and plans to stay in Accra until December. Here&#8217;s an update on what she has been doing for MISTOWA: [...] […] After taking some time off to travel all over Africa, Meg came back for more in 2006. She started working again in February, and plans to stay in Accra until December. Here’s an update on what she has been doing for MISTOWA: […]

]]> Comment on Cesiri Tono programs online by Geekcorps Admin http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/04/cesiri-tono-programs-online/#comment-2 Mon, 10 Apr 2006 20:27:58 +0000 http://www.geekcorps.org/2006/04/cesiri-tono-programs-online/#comment-2 Congratulations Geekcorps Mali and PMC! Good job. Congratulations Geekcorps Mali and PMC! Good job.

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