Ken Novak: Digital DevelopmentCommunications and info tech in developing countries, especially wireless broadband and high-value applications(Untitled)- April 26, 2005 $100 computers are on the way: Interview with Advanced Micro Devices CEO Hector Ruiz. "The PIC was our first attempt to do something different. I think that will continue to morph into a new generation of products. We have a PIC 2 and a PIC 3 on the road map. All those products will improve the (computing) power and value, while at the same time lowering the cost. Low-price computer design is meant to help provide Internet access to people in emerging markets. I don't think a $100...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/04/26.html#a2974 (Untitled)- April 13, 2005 Cellular Internet relayed to Wi-Fi: "Enter a little green box, about the size of a videocassette, called the Junxion Box. It grabs a wireless cell connection and turns it into a Wi-Fi signal (it also outputs Ethernet). The result: instant high-speed network." Applications: trade shows; client visits by consulting teams; workers at construction sites; wifi access on public transport. Takes a PC card to adapt to different cell networks. Cost: about $600.http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/04/12.html#a2964 (Untitled)- April 7, 2005 How SMS Could Save Your Life: Cell phones are being used "to manage the treatment of HIVAIDS in South Africa where health care systems are overburdened and doctors are scarce. .. Therapeutic counselors fill a crucial gap at the Gugulethu clinic, where 525 patients taking ARV drugs are served by just two doctors and two nurses. They visit patients at home and count pills. They take note of conditions that interfere with treatment, such as the absence of food in the house. In short,...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/04/07.html#a2960 (Untitled)- April 4, 2005 U3 - New USB memorydevice standard: "U3 makes the promise of anywhere, anytime, any PC computing a reality. By combining the widely adopted storage capabilities of today&146;s UFDs (USB Flash Drives) with the ability to transport and run applications from a small UFD, U3 ensures truly personal and portable computing. The U3 standard enables developers to create easy to use applications that minimize the complexities of today&146;s digital life. From your own email folders to...http://www.novak.com/weblog/categories/digitalDevelopment/2005/04/04.html#a2953 |