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

[andy gunn]

hi kipp, thanks for responding so fast.  i realize it is probably expensive to
get a dedicated internet link in kenya, so thank you for the offer.

i would think the connection through the hotspot for the month makes a lot of
sense for us.  the big question is if we are within the 4km radius of the
hotspot, and if we can pull it in from farther away...  it might not be possible
at all.

john, do we have a confirmation on the location for the guest house yet?  if it
is close enough to the space, we can probably pull in this wireless and pay the
wsf folks for the usage.  otherwise, we will have to order an internet line or
something, and it might be too short notice at this point to get anything in time.

thanks very much for this info kipp, we will discuss and get back to you about it!
-andy


kipp john wrote:
> Hey Andy,
> 
> Yes its tru its slightly expensive for the following reasons.
> 
> Its a dedicated connection.
> Iths duplex connection
> and depending on the bandwidth you request -muy example was 512 duplex.
> 
> However i will have a wsf hotspot for the 4km/3kms radius on a 1mb
> duplex at
> 10 dollars per participant for the 5days.
> 
> The other option for the time before the conference iss to put you on a
> hotspot for 5000Kshs.a month.Through the gateway.
> 
> Kipp
> 
> On 12/26/06, andy gunn <andy at prometheusradio.org> wrote:
>>
>> 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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>>
>> > | Andy Gunn - Technical and Training Organizer - Prometheus Radio
>> Project
>> > |
>> > |   SBE Certified Broadcast Radio Engineer and Networking
>> > Technologist    |
>> > | andy at prometheusradio.org   215-727-9620   prometheusradio.org
>> > KB3NSE  |
>> >
>> >
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>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> -- 
>> Kipchumbah John - Kipp
>> +254-723310365
>> Nairobi
>> Kenya.
>>
>>
>> -- 
>>
>>
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