links for 2008-08-12 [delicious.com]
Firm Offers Laptop at $28 to School Kids | OffBeat Buzz Another low-cost laptop aimed at educational markets – $28, 2GB flash memory, black and… Read More »links for 2008-08-12 [delicious.com]
...My heart's In Accra
Ethan Zuckerman’s online home, since 2003
Gmail down
Ouch. GMail is down, giving 502 server errors to users around the world. It’s somewhat reassuring to log onto Twitter and find lots of friends… Read More »Gmail down
GVO’s coverage of South Ossetia
I periodically gripe that mainstream newspapers don’t pay much attention to Global Voices until a country we cover makes it onto the world’s news agenda… Read More »GVO’s coverage of South Ossetia
AP’s ethnography of news consumption
A media group in continuous operation since 1846 may not be the company you should look to for advice on the future of media. Or… Read More »AP’s ethnography of news consumption
“How do I help?” – Introducing Nabuur
You’re a well-meaning, internet-connected, comparatively wealthy and well-educated person living in the developed world. (And even if you’re not, bear with me for a moment.)… Read More »“How do I help?” – Introducing Nabuur
Polymeme and distributed agenda-setting
A couple of weeks back, I was wondering what functions “we” – which could mean “media geeks”, “people who care about journalism” or “people who… Read More »Polymeme and distributed agenda-setting