[Imc-africa] [Fwd: Re: wsf / imc convergence space networking]

[andy gunn]

hello all, i meant to forward this on earlier, but have been a little
preoccupied.  this was an email i received from kipp, the world social forum
technical person.  it appears that they will only be able to offer internet for
the few days of the wsf, and it is very expensive.  we should explore all other
options for internet access.  i have asked if there is anything else they can
provide for less money, and a longer period of time.

thanks!
-a


-------- Original Message --------
Subject: Re: wsf / imc convergence space networking
Date: Thu, 21 Dec 2006 08:08:00 +0300
From: kipp john <kipp.guru at gmail.com>
To: andy gunn <andy at prometheusradio.org>
References: <45886753.3050104 at prometheusradio.org>

Hey Andy,

This is possible:

I have talked to my team and agreed that its possible to setup a point to
pit to your location on a dedicated likn:

Just that you have to pay for it for the 5days:

512 DUPLEX WILL BE US$800.

There are more options though.
Let me know what you think

Kipp


On 12/20/06, andy gunn <andy at prometheusradio.org> wrote:
>
> hi kipp, hope you are doing well!  i got your contact info from sphinx at
> the
> imc, who is one of the coordinators of the upcoming imc convergence in
> nairobi.
> he suggested that i contact you about the network that the world social
> forum
> is putting up.  (also, i have cc'ed on this email a few other technicians
> that
> will be at the imc convergence space for part of the time, so they might
> have
> questions or suggestions as well.)
>
> i just have a few questions, and i should note i don't know much about the
> situation in nairobi currently, as far as where the imc convergence space
> is,
> and what sort of access it will have.  first of all - what sort of network
> is
> the world social forum putting up - wired, wireless or both?  do you know
> where
> access points will be located?  do you think they will be high-power
> enough for
> us to pull in the signal from about 3 to 5km away with a directional
> antenna?
> if so, would it be allowed for us to "piggy-back" off of your network?
>
> also, where is the world social forum going to be held?  someone mentioned
> a
> stadium before, and is that generally visible from the surrounding
> neighborhood?
>
> sorry about the short-notice for these things, but you know how things
> are!
> take care and good luck!
> -a
>
>
> --
>
>
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> |
> |   SBE Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer and Networking
> Technologist    |
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-- 
Kipchumbah John - Kipp
+254-723310365
Nairobi
Kenya.


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