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Village Telco and OpenBTS Networks: Technology Overview and Challenges
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Village Telco and OpenBTS are different technologies but they have a lot in common. One big thing they have in common is...
A Short History of Low-Cost Computers: From the IBM PCjr to Simputer to OLPC
Historically, there have been numerous initiatives targeting the creation of “computers for the poor,” but the quest for such devices has been an elusive...
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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
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...
Mobile Phone Math: ICT4D Scale in the Millions
I’ve been working or interested in the space of ICT for Development (ICT4D) for about a decade now. During this time, I’ve seen a lot of exciting changes, but...
How to Survive and Thrive with Windows 7 Price Increases
Microsoft has introduced the Windows 7 operating system, and it seems to be a worthy replacement for Windows XP, which is EoL on October 22.
Windows 7 has a much...
In 18 Days, the Worlds Ends: No New Computers with Windows XP
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