Hi All,
I have just joined ALUG with a group from Ipswich. It's cool to be
here. I have been developing a computer system for teaching in
classrooms in developing countries based on Open Source software for
the past 2 years. Some friends and I have also set up a charity called
Switched On (www.switchedon.org) and so far we have successfully
installed systems in Thailand and India. I'll be giving an IEE talk
about our experiences and the technologies we used at BT's research
labs outside Ipswich on 3rd May. All are welcome. Hope you can make
it!
Poster - http://local.iee.org/anglian/meetings/ap03may.pdf
When and where:
Thursday 3rd May 2007 at 6.30pm
Refreshments at 6.00pm
Sir Alan Rudge Lecture Theatre, Adastral Park, Martlesham Heath, Ipswich IP5 3RE.
Synopsis:
Local charity, Switched On, has a vision to see, "Underprivileged
peoples switched-on to the benefits of computing and the Internet."
Helping individuals and communities cross the digital divide will be a
vital form of empowerment for many, enabling beneficiaries to grow both
in self-esteem and earning potential.
Switched On is pioneering innovative, low-cost and effective computer
systems to meet this gaping need. In technology terms we are using Open
Source (Linux) software on a thin client architecture.
Come and learn about the technologies we used and human challenges
faced in deploying systems for poor communities in New Delhi, India and
Bangkok, Thailand.
Both IET Members and Non-Members are welcome.
PLEASE NOTE A PASS WILL BE REQUIRED FOR ENTRY TO THIS VENUE PLEASE APPLY AT
LEAST 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE TO ben.formesyn@bt.com
For more information please see www.iee.org/anglian or contact ben.formesyn@bt.com
Other IET talks: http://local.iee.org/anglian/
Cheers,
Richard