Practical Insights on Software for ICT4D Projects

Envaya: Inviting Grassroots NGOs online, Creating a Platform for Interaction

Envaya: Inviting Grassroots NGOs online, Creating a Platform for Interaction

Published on: Dec 29 2010 by Thad Kerosky - 2 Comments
In November, I uncovered Envaya’s work mentioned briefly in a posting about Tanzanian innovators on Afrinovator. I reached out and spoke with its cofounders,...
Use Clonezilla Open Source Imaging Software – an ICTworks Tech Tip of the Day

Use Clonezilla Open Source Imaging Software – an ICTworks Tech Tip of the Day

Published on: Nov 22 2010 by Andris Bjornson - Comments Off on Use Clonezilla Open Source Imaging Software – an ICTworks Tech Tip of the Day
As anyone who’s participated in a deployment of computers larger than 5 or 10 knows, imaging software is key to quickly rolling out large numbers of identical...
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...
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...
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...
How to Survive and Thrive with Windows 7 Price Increases

How to Survive and Thrive with Windows 7 Price Increases

Published on: Oct 06 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on 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

In 18 Days, the Worlds Ends: No New Computers with Windows XP

Published on: Oct 04 2010 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
For the last several years, Microsoft has threatened to end the ability of Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to install Windows XP on their hardware. Yet...
Learn How Peer-to-Peer University is Hacking Higher Education

Learn How Peer-to-Peer University is Hacking Higher Education

Published on: Sep 10 2010 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Learn How Peer-to-Peer University is Hacking Higher Education
Imagine imputing an object into a rigid four-year, $100,000+ process, hoping that when it finally leaves this system its a useful tool. That’s the current...
Hive Colab: Software Developer Coworking in Kampala

Hive Colab: Software Developer Coworking in Kampala

Published on: Jul 30 2010 by Jonathan Gosier - 3 Comments
Hive Colab is an open, collaborative, community owned, work environment for young tech entrepreneurs to focus on projects, access the internet, have a quiet professional...