Wireless Oakland Needs Investors
A $70 million shortfall put Wireless Oakland temporarily on hold Monday, stalling the rollout of free Internet service beyond portions of seven pilot cities.
From Daily Tribune, January 15, 2008
Hey Dell…Wanna sell some Classmates?
Now that OLPC plans to distribute OLPC XOs in the States through OLPC America, I sent Agnes Kwan, Intel spokeswoman, an email asking if Intel planned to compete in this market with their Classmate PC. We had a chance to catch up today since I’m buried under 14 inches of snow and can’t bring myself to tackle shoveling my driveway just yet.
From ZDNet, January 15, 2008
MinCo Reps Discuss Broadband Concerns
Mineral County Librarian Connie Sutton came right to the point when she said, “Broadband is needed to be made available in every home in Mineral County, and it is needed now.”
From Mineral Daily News-Tribune, January 14, 2008
One Laptop to set up US project
The One Laptop Per Child project is turning its attention to children in the United States.
From BBC News, January 14, 2008
4-H Uses Technology to Learn
The Richland County Extension 4-H program is continuously helping the county's youth develop new skills for their future. Many of their activities have become focused on technology, which has helped adolescents develop skills needed to live and work in a society that is advancing technologically everyday.
From Daily News, January 14, 2008
Lee schools seek Internet deal for extra income
The Lee County School District may have found an extra source of income during a time when money is hard to come by — unused broadband frequencies.
From The News-Press, January 14, 2008
Federal Funds Announced to Bridge the Digital Divide and Empower Bronx Residents
Congressman Joseph Crowley (D-Queens & the Bronx) announced $282,000 in Federal funding for the “Cyber Casa” internet café run by Soundview Community in Action.
From EmpireStateNews.com, January 12, 2008
Computers part of Habitat help
Habitat for Humanity, which for years has helped people move into new homes, is also helping some get computers.
From The Columbus Dispatch, January 12, 2008
Boy Empowered by His Weakness
Every Wednesday at the Sydney M. Irmas Transitional Living Center in North Hollywood, Michael Guggenheim teaches a handful of students how to type their names and basic phrases in Microsoft Word, and how to work with math, vocabulary and typing programs.
From Los Angeles Times, January 11, 2008
Behold the Broadband Value Circle
We've entered an age where a single person or tech company can take on a variety of roles, from content creator to distributor to user
From BusinessWeek, January 11, 2008
