December 2012 - KICTANet

Digital TV migration postponement
by robert yawe 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Hi, It was with shock and dismay that I watched the CCK director general lie to the public on a mass broadcast on the reasons for the postponement of the cutoff to digital. He said the reason was that the cost of decoders was still too high for the common mwanainchi, he then proceed to lie by saying that the average price was currently Kes. 6,500/-, yet the price for the StarTimes decoder is 3,499/- and that of GoTV is Kes. 3,999/-. When I was in school many years ago the formula for calculating average was the sum of the numbers divided by the number of numbers (3,499 + 3,999)/2 = 3,749/- so which formula was the DG using? What has incensed me more is that none of the members of the press has taken up the issue instead they have "liked" and "shared" the comments as if they where gospel truth. Regards PS. Have an analog Christmas Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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The gathering for handouts period
by robert yawe 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

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WCIT Lowdown its all about Africa and Commitee 5
by alice＠apc.org 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Article has very interesting predictions. Best Alice http://news.dot-nxt.com/2012/12/06/ wcit-lowdown-its-all-about-afr

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WCIT DAY 1: Internet Users Shouldn’t Have to Pay the Price of This International Treaty
by Grace Githaiga 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

An op-ed by Sally Shipman Wentworth, Internet Society (ISOC) "Contrary to some headlines: The UN is not trying to “take over the Internet.”But this treaty could fundamentally alter the way traffic flows across the Internet, and may even create new barriers to access. This is because some of the signatory nations have suggested the treaty not be limited to telecommunications traffic but should be expanded to include regulations for Internet traffic. In this case, the WCIT presents an opportunity for governments to reintroduce old regulations and maybe apply a more centralized nation-based order to the Internet.". http://www.wired.com/opinion/2012/12/internet-users-shouldnt-have-to-pay-th…

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thika highway rider
by robert yawe 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

A mindset issue. Hope this one displays

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Resign and seek to supply the system as an outsider
by Grace Githaiga 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

ListersThis is a follow up to the KRA story on Dream of a Career gone sour. Would they really give him the tender to supply? Read on. The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has asked an employee who innovated a system to help track property tax cheats — and which the authority is now seeking to procure from a third party — to resign and seek to supply the system as an outsider.http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/KRA-will-not-trade-with-employee-says-Njiraini/-/1006/1626176/-/2psj7rz/-/index.html

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Thika Super Highway
by robert yawe 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

Robert Yawe KAY System Technologies Ltd Phoenix House, 6th Floor P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200 Kenya Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

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Fwd: GenAssem - Crowdsourcing Legislative Debate - Via Matthew Wilcut
by Ali Hussein 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

> While you are busy attending WCIT-12, please consider the tools that have yet to be fully developed which could further the free flow of global information - quality access to legal educational information especially. > > http://youtu.be/3m194rui52Q Ali Hussein CEO | 3mice interactive media Ltd Principal | Telemedia Africa Ltd +254 773/713 601113 Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Matthew Wilcut <mwilcut(a)genassem.com> > Date: December 3, 2012, 11:02:39 PM GMT+03:00 > To: 5ko.kantchev(a)gmail.com > Subject: GenAssem - Crowdsourcing Legislative Debate > > While you are busy attending WCIT-12, please consider the tools that have yet to be fully developed which could further the free flow of global information - quality access to legal educational information especially. > > http://youtu.be/3m194rui52Q > > - Matt

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LPI applauds UN Organization Report
by Evans Ikua 04 Dec '12

04 Dec '12

LPI Applauds UN Organization Report (Sacramento, CA, USA: November 29, 2012) The Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the world's premier Linux certification organization (http://www.lpi.org) applauds the release of the flagship report "The Information Economy Report 2012: The Software Industry and Developing Countries" by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The report provides specific recommendations on Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) for national policy makers and includes two examples of the value of LPI's training and certification programs for ICT development. "We are pleased to be included in this landmark study on the key drivers in the evolving global software landscape and how our program at LPI has played a role in the development of the IT industry within select geographies around the world," said Jim Lacey, president and CEO of LPI. "This report is also exemplary for the Free and Open Source Software community as it recognizes how FOSS solutions can offer both IT export opportunities and provide solutions for domestic software needs within national economies," added Mr.Lacey. LPI's programs are cited within the report as follows: * Within Chapter IV (Section B. FOSS and Local Software Industry Development, pg.66) is a case study entitled "Creating business and learning opportunities with FOSS in Africa: the case of ict@innovation". This example describes LPI's training and certification program with ict@innovation and goes on to state that the "provision of such courses can be a viable business opportunity. Moreover, by having certified staff, African IT enterprises involved in open source software can improve the quality of their services and win new clients." * In Chapter V: Policies To Enable National Software Systems, Section C: Securing Access to Relevant Skills (pg.93) the report describes LPI's joint program with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) to support Linux certification and training within the 22 member countries of the League of Arab States. The case study notes this initiative followed a joint LPI/ITU pilot program in Afghanistan, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, Occupied Palestinian Territory, Pakistan, Syrian Arab Republic and Yemen: "LPI's network of industry representatives, enterprise customers and Linux professionals recognize an economic interest in this training program as it connects to a community which speaks the local language. LPI’s mandate is to promote professional standards and global adoption of Linux and other open source software through training. It is expected that open source software will quickly become attractive for the majority of the region’s young ICT trainees as it has deep roots in community and collaborative work groups." FOSS related highlights include the following: * In "Chapter IV: The Role of Free and Open Source Software" (pg.62-63), the report describes the following values of FOSS to the development of national software industries: - Promotion of local learning - Lower costs and local value creation - Less dependence on specific technologies and vendors - Enable adaptation of software to local needs - Address concerns related to national security and long-term availability * The report's concluding policy recommendations (pg.108) also provides national governments with direction on enabling FOSS adoption and use: "Give adequate attention to FOSS, especially in public procurement:...FOSS can promote domestic market development and local innovation. Rather than purchasing software licences and services abroad, local FOSS development, sales and services can help keep resources within the local economy, avoid dependency on specific vendors and provide opportunities for income generation and employment. FOSS can also enable local software SMEs to establish new niche markets. Governments should seize the various advantages of relying on FOSS when this offers a competitive solution to their software needs. Technological trends, especially with regard to cloud computing, mobile applications and big data, are further accentuating the reliance on FOSS." The full report is available at:http://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/ier2012_en.pdf The Linux Professional Institute is globally supported by the IT industry, enterprise customers, community professionals, government entities and the educational community. LPI's certification program is supported by an affiliate network spanning five continents and is distributed worldwide in multiple languages at more than 5,000 testing locations. Since 1999, LPI has delivered over 350,000+ exams and 120,000+ LPIC certifications around the world. # # # About the Linux Professional Institute: The Linux Professional Institute provides a global framework, industry leadership and other services to enhance, develop and further lifelong professional careers in Linux and Open Source technologies. Established as an international non-profit organization in September 1999 by the Linux community, the Linux Professional Institute continues to demonstrate recognized global leadership, direction and skill standards for those who pursue a career in Linux and Open Source technology. LPI advances the Linux and Open Source movement through strategic partners, sponsorships, innovative programs and community development activities. LPI's major financial sponsors are Platinum Sponsors IBM, Linux Journal, Linux Magazine, Novell, SGI, and TurboLinux as well as Gold Sponsors, HP and IDG. Media Contact: Scott Lamberton Director of Communications Linux Professional Institutehttp://www.lpi.orgslamberton@lpi.org +1-905-269-0862 -- *---------------------------------------------------- Kind Regards, Evans Ikua,* lanetconsulting.com, lpi-eastafrica.org, ict-innovation.fossfa.net, Skype: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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Syria shuts down Internet? How can we stop this from happening again?
by Warigia Bowman 03 Dec '12

03 Dec '12

Dear Kictanet List, Please see the work by Jean Camp and Warigia Bowman on how to "Protect the Internet from Dictators: Technical and Policy Solutions to Ensure Online Freedoms. This paper is particularly timely given today's events, since Syria is one of the countries we analyze. Can you please help us to figure out what technology we missed, or in what areas our analysis could be improved? Many thanks. * You can find and download our work here* *http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2101677* * Here is the permalink * *http://ssrn.com/abstract=2101677 *************************************************************************************** * Please see ISOC's statement below. http://www.internetsociety.org/news/internet-society-syria%E2%80%99s-intern… Sincerely, Rigia

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