m.zungu.net » worldwide http://m.zungu.net Just another .zungu.net | the friends blogBASE weblog Fri, 22 Feb 2008 12:14:08 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 en Linux4Africa http://m.zungu.net/2007/10/21/linux4africa/ http://m.zungu.net/2007/10/21/linux4africa/#comments Sun, 21 Oct 2007 11:47:09 +0000 Cedric Weber http://m.zungu.net/2007/10/21/linux4africa/ Linux4Africa is a German Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) based on Ubuntu. Goal is to set up a thin client architectures in Schools in Tanzania and Mozambique together with local partners. The good about thin clients is, they do not require powerful hardware. It is possible to set up used PCs as thin clients. But also a new and powerful server is needed to supply some 20 thin clients in a network. The Linux4Africa Project thoroughly examines and cleans used hardware, sets up the clients and servers, organizes transport to the projects and gives trainings for IT-personnel and teachers. Donations of hardware and money and many volunteers keep the project going.

Linux Terminal Server Project (LTSP) is an add-on package for Linux that allows many people to simultaneously use the same computer. Applications run on the server with a terminal known as a thin client handling input and output. […] Generally, they are low-powered, lack a hard disk and are quieter than desktop computers. […]

This technology is becoming popular in schools as it allows the school to provide pupils access to computers without purchasing or upgrading expensive desktop machines. […] (from Wikipedia)

German TV has a short coverage online (yes, in german). Recently I also posted a presentation-video on a thin client network that has been set up in Malawi.

[via Daniel Kemper]

]]> http://m.zungu.net/2007/10/21/linux4africa/feed/ OLPC starts production http://m.zungu.net/2007/07/30/olpc-starts-production/ http://m.zungu.net/2007/07/30/olpc-starts-production/#comments Mon, 30 Jul 2007 10:14:35 +0000 Cedric Weber http://m.zungu.net/2007/07/30/olpc-starts-production/ One Laptop per Child (OLPC) starts the production of their “100 Dollar Laptops”. The final price will actually be more than 100 USD at 130 EUR (about 175 USD). First delivery of the XOB4 Laptops is scheduled for October 2007 and is supposed to be supported by governments and aid organizations. The XO runs with a special Linux System and comes with 1GB Flashdrive, 7,5′ display, 256MB Ram and AMD CPU. You can find all details on the OLPC website.

[via golem]

]]> http://m.zungu.net/2007/07/30/olpc-starts-production/feed/ things that don’t last… http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/10/things-that-dont-last/ http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/10/things-that-dont-last/#comments Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:17:36 +0000 Cedric Weber http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/10/things-that-dont-last/ Khatta MeethaLast Friday I met Anja in Stuttgart for a short talk and cup of latte macchiato. I had asked her to bring me some snack from India and she came along with a pack of “Khatta Meetha”. She also brought one of here favored Mango-Sweets and they indeed taste really fine. I’ts great to get to know people via the blogospehere and I really enjoyed the short “real-life talk” we had. And this is how everything started. Asante Sana Anja. And well, I hope your on your next trip soon since that pack didn’t last …

Update: Here is the picture a friendly pedestrian took.

]]> http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/10/things-that-dont-last/feed/ she’s in india http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/02/shes-in-india/ http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/02/shes-in-india/#comments Sat, 02 Dec 2006 17:47:38 +0000 Cedric Weber http://m.zungu.net/2006/12/02/shes-in-india/ A friend of mine, Damaris Frick, is currently working as a relief-worker for the Salvation Army’s International Emergency Services in Chennai, India. Some areas experience heavy rains and are flooded.

Read her personal experience: Article 1, Article 2

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