Practical Insights on Technology for ICT4D Projects

Dual Mode Daylight Readable Netbook Displays

Dual Mode Daylight Readable Netbook Displays

Published on: Sep 21 2009 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Imagine reading a computer screen in bright African daylight that has 3x better resolution that what you’re looking at right now. A screen that reflects light,...
Ubuntu for eeeBox

Ubuntu for eeeBox

Published on: Sep 18 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Ubuntu for eeeBox
[[TOC]] Summary We at Inveneo love the Asus eeeBox for its low power consumption, good performance, small form factor, and durability in rugged environments. ...
ICTWorks Linux Technical Manual

ICTWorks Linux Technical Manual

Published on: Sep 18 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICTWorks Linux Technical Manual
ICTWorks VOIP Technical Manual

ICTWorks VOIP Technical Manual

Published on: Sep 18 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on ICTWorks VOIP Technical Manual
Configuring the Linksys PAP2T ATA

Configuring the Linksys PAP2T ATA

Published on: Sep 18 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Configuring the Linksys PAP2T ATA
Configuring the Linksys PAP2T is a relatively simple task.  Here are the steps to get you up and running. [[TOC]] Physical Connections Connect the ATA to...
VoIP Beats Skype for Niger State Offices

VoIP Beats Skype for Niger State Offices

Published on: Sep 16 2009 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
There is no denying the usefulness of Skype in facilitating communication across Africa. In fact, at Inveneo, we’ve found Skype to offer the best connection...
Africa’s Mobile Phone Future: IP Based, Not SMS

Africa’s Mobile Phone Future: IP Based, Not SMS

Published on: Sep 15 2009 by Wayan Vota - 16 Comments
tweetmeme_source = 'ICT_works'; With all the hype around the use of text messaging on mobile phones, like Google Trader or FrontlineSMS, it seems that the future...
The Silent Arrival of Glo 1 Bandwidth in West Africa

The Silent Arrival of Glo 1 Bandwidth in West Africa

Published on: Sep 09 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on The Silent Arrival of Glo 1 Bandwidth in West Africa
This week, the Glo 1 fiber optic submarine cable landed in Nigeria to a fraction of the Seacom hype in East Africa. And yet it could be just as transforming. Glo...
Barefoot Women Solar Electrification Engineers

Barefoot Women Solar Electrification Engineers

Published on: Sep 04 2009 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
Here is an interesting video from the Barefoot College solar program in which they’ve trained illiterate women from African villages to be solar engineers...
While Kenya Waits, Cameroon Internet Prices Drop 90%

While Kenya Waits, Cameroon Internet Prices Drop 90%

Published on: Aug 31 2009 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
Back in July, Kenya rejoiced with Seacom’s landing, expecting a quick and beneficial drop in Internet access costs and a dramatic increase in bandwidth. The...