[Imc-africa] [Fwd: Re: wsf / imc convergence space networking]
John Bwakali
jonbwak at yahoo.com
Fri Dec 29 02:30:53 PST 2006
Hi All,
I will have a meeting with Kipp later today to further discuss the internet options and also what Fabian is suggesting about using some space at WSF for internet, radio and such. I will just gather as much information as possible to enable us to then make informed decisions on these key issues.
Yesterday I had a meeting with Oloo and we discussed about having a sort of partnership with Miss Koch radio station that already has frequencies. Both Kipp and Oloo will set up a meeting with the Miss Koch radio station then we can further discuss this. This radio station is in Korogocho, a ghetto that is close to the WSF headquarters.
About the accomodation, Oloo informed me that the space at the WSF is 30 USD per person per day so it is definitely out of the question for us. Our volunteers have however found several houses that I will check out tomorrow morning. From your emails, I gather that space is vital, so this is what I will be looking out for. But rest assured that we WILL get furnished and spacious house/s. Fabian, I will call you tomorrow as soon as I establish a good place then we can dicuss further.
About banking of some money in Kenya, Indymedia Kenya does not have a bank account so the only option would be to bank the money either in Oloo's account, or mine. For now, the most crucial funds to get are the ones for housing, once this is established. If we wait for someone to bring the funds then it means that we would only be able to seal the deal once whoever is bringing the money arrives. I wouldn't want to leave such vital confirmation until the very last minute. So my suggestion is that once we finally zeroe in on suitable accomodation and ascertain the prices, we should get at least half of the money so that we can seal the deal, then the other half can come a few days later with someone.
Kwaheri,
John
P/S I hope you are feeling better Sphinx. Wishing you a quick recovery!
fabian <fab at in-no.org> wrote:
Hi Andy, Kipp, everybody
Kipp, are you saying to rent a line for one month and create a wireless
network for our guesthouse? and that is 5000 Kshs, that would be around
50 Euros/80 Dollars, sounds very reasonalbe price for a month. what is
the speed, bandwidth of this option?
As Andy wrote I think we need to know the location of the
guesthouse(s). As far as I understand John, there is no news yet.
However. if the location is further away, we defintily want that line
rental thingy for a month...
ah and by the way, a completely different option would be too have the
guesthouse(s) only for housing and try to find an dedicated Mediacentre
space somewhere else (close to WSF of course, or inside, maybe the
youthcamp...like in Bamako)...where the radio would be, the workshops
and everything else...something we are not using for sleeping. This
could also be an commerical internetplace, that we rent out for two or
three weeks...
anyway, thanks for all the effords..
I hope the visa clearence letter is really being worked on in Nairobi
and I hope all our delegates have sent it out to the prof in charge
there... but I am sure it will all work out. as always...
best for now
Fabian
Am 28.12.2006 um 09:26 schrieb kipp john:
> 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 wrote:
>> 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
>> To: andy gunn
>> 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 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
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----
>> > | 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 |
>> >
>> >
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----
>> >
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Kipchumbah John - Kipp
>> +254-723310365
>> Nairobi
>> Kenya.
>>
>>
>> --
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>> -----
>> | 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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