Practical Insights on Software for ICT4D Projects

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
Introducing Google SMS Uganda: Craigslist for Your Phone

Introducing Google SMS Uganda: Craigslist for Your Phone

Published on: Jul 13 2009 by Wayan Vota - 1 Comment
I’m very excited to see that Google is taking a serious interest in Africa. From offices in South Africa and Kenya, to an open call for Africans to expand...
Working Offline with Google Earth

Working Offline with Google Earth

Published on: Jul 13 2009 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
As we mentioned in our recent post about testing WiFi antennas across the San Francisco Bay, we at Inveneo rely heavily on Google Earth to better understand the...
New Low Power Computer OS: Google Chrome?

New Low Power Computer OS: Google Chrome?

Published on: Jul 09 2009 by Wayan Vota - 2 Comments
For years, low-power computer buyers have had only two choices in operating systems: Linux or Windows. And the comparison and competition between the two systems...
Coded in Country Launch

Coded in Country Launch

Published on: Jun 19 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Coded in Country Launch
Appfrica at work in Uganda With the software development resources available in Africa, how can we encourage people and companies to shift their coding needs to...
Ubuntu Netbook Remix: Linux Optimized for Netbooks

Ubuntu Netbook Remix: Linux Optimized for Netbooks

Published on: Apr 24 2009 by Wayan Vota - Comments Off on Ubuntu Netbook Remix: Linux Optimized for Netbooks
Canonical has just released a Ubuntu Linux 9.04 “Netbook Remix” featuring optimizations in power-management to boost battery life and an interface that centralizes...