Saturday, July 18, 2009
Farmer Info Station with mobile Internet and solar power
To make information on improving agriculture accessible for small scale farmers Avallain E4D is refining the "Info Station". It consists of the XO hardware, better known as the "$100 laptop", enhanced with bandwidth-controlled mobile Internet access, solar energy power and a custom software set based on the Ubuntu OS.
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 7/18/2009 09:51:00 AM 0 comments
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
Computer-Based Learning a Reality in Rural Senegal
Manassas, VA (USA), April 2009 – EarthWalk Communications in partnership with the Academy for Educational Development, is extending opportunities for learning with computers in rural Senegal through the use of innovative solar-panel technologies. EcoSolar2 power solution is enabling schools to seamlessly integrate technology into their classrooms and communities regardless of the availability of electricity. more
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 5/06/2009 02:20:00 PM 0 comments
Monday, June 04, 2007
Science and Development Network
Web site: News, views and information about science, technology and the developing world
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Posted by Kevin Walker at 6/04/2007 11:42:00 AM 0 comments
Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Intel Classmate PC & Content for South Africa
The Classmate PC, Intel's "competitor" for the OLPC laptop.
Intel's 'skoool', multimedia content for Mathematics and Science learning in SA.
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Posted by josh_u at 5/22/2007 09:33:00 AM 0 comments