M4D Overview: an Introduction to Mobile Phones for Development

M4D Overview: an Introduction to Mobile Phones for Development

Published on: Oct 29 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); The “M4D Overview 1.0: the 2009 Introduction to Mobile for Development” report aspires to provide an overview of studies on mobile telephony...
Usage of Open Source and Proprietary Software in Ghana

Usage of Open Source and Proprietary Software in Ghana

Published on: Oct 27 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'}); As part of FOSS Advocacy in West Africa and Beyond – (FOSSWAY), Worlali Senyo recently captured key findings in a comparison of Proprietary Software...
Village Telco and OpenBTS Networks: Technology Overview and Challenges

Village Telco and OpenBTS Networks: Technology Overview and Challenges

Published on: Oct 25 2010 by Steve Song - 5 Comments
tweetmeme_source = 'ICT_works'; Share Village Telco and OpenBTS are different technologies but they have a lot in common. One big thing they have in common is the belief that telephone networks don’t need to be run...
A Short History of Low-Cost Computers: From the IBM PCjr to Simputer to OLPC

A Short History of Low-Cost Computers: From the IBM PCjr to Simputer to OLPC

Published on: Oct 22 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Historically, there have been numerous initiatives targeting the creation of “computers for the poor,” but the quest for such devices has been an elusive one. stLight.options({publisher:'b9de7637-ad14-4428-a74a-3b3ba4db6282'});
Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa

Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa

Published on: Oct 20 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Afrinnovator Interviews Teddy Ruge on Technology in Africa
TMS Ruge: Africa & Tech – Hype or Hope “In terms of talking about technology in Africa, its easy to get excited about all the connectivity we’re about to get. 17 Terabytes of online capacity by 2012. ...
Girls and ICTs: New ICT4D Report on Digital and Urban Frontiers for Girls

Girls and ICTs: New ICT4D Report on Digital and Urban Frontiers for Girls

Published on: Oct 18 2010 by Linda Raftree - 1 Comment
The urban and digital environments are the 21st century’s fastest-growing spheres. Both offer enormous potential for girls around the world, but prejudice and poverty exclude millions of girls from taking advantages...
Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Download the ICTworks Nokia App for Mobile Phones in the Ovi Store

Published on: Oct 15 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Do you have a Nokia mobile phone? Want to keep up with ICTworks news and network activity? Then download the ICTworks Nokia app from the Nokia Ovi Store. Before you think this was some technical feat, I used the handy...
Which Anti-Virus Software Do You Recommend to Rural ICT Clients?

Which Anti-Virus Software Do You Recommend to Rural ICT Clients?

Published on: Oct 13 2010 by Wayan Vota - 4 Comments
When it comes to anti-virus software, everyone has an opinion. Most people choose one of the many commercial anti-virus software options, like
10 Signs That Your Computer is Infected with Viruses, Malware, or Trojans

10 Signs That Your Computer is Infected with Viruses, Malware, or Trojans

Published on: Oct 11 2010 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
PandaLabs, the anti-malware laboratory of Panda Security, has produced a simple guide to the 10 most common symptoms of infection, to help all users find out if their systems are at risk: My computer speaks to me: There...