[Olpc-uk] Getting started with OLPC in Lagos Nigeria

[Alexandros Papadopoulos]

Please also note the http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Deployment_Guide/ which
attempts to cover pretty much everything a new organisation wishing to
deploy OLPC infrastructure should know.

If there are specific questions still unanswered, let the list know
and we'll try to point you in the right direction.

Cheers

Alex


On Fri, Jul 9, 2010 at 1:26 PM, Martin Dengler <martin at martindengler.com> wrote:
> [I've added olpc-uk at lists.laptop.org to the CC: list]
>
> Hi Carolyn,
>
> Sorry for the delay in getting back to you.  I found some resources
> for you on OLPC in Nigeria - not sure if you've seen them:
>
> http://www.reactivated.net/weblog/archives/2009/09/a-new-olpc-deployment-in-nigeria/
> http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Nigeria
> http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/nigeria/olpc_nigeria_one_year_later.html
> http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/nigeria/how_can_we_empower_our_childre.html
>
> To get hold of computers in volume, you'll need to work with the OLPC
> Foundation: http://laptopfoundation.org/purpose/ .  Note that there is
> a difference between OLPC Foundation and OLPC Association.
>
> In terms of technical people, it depends on where you're looking for
> them and what help you think you need.  There are plenty of OLPC
> deployments that you might tap into for advice...have a look at those
> Daniel Drake (a techie from the UK) has visited:
> http://www.reactivated.net/weblog/
>
> Hope this helps.
>
> Martin
>
> On Fri, Jun 18, 2010 at 06:43:11AM -0400, carolynhall4 at me.com wrote:
>> Hello Martin and David,
>> I am trying to get a OLPC project off the ground here in Lagos Nigeria. I
>> have
>> only just started exploring the local possibilities and have some very
>> serious
>> people interested in supporting such a project.
>> However, although I have been on the OLPC website and searched it I cannot
>> really find out how to get started.
>>
>> How can I get hold of the XO computers. Where can I find technical people
>> who
>> would be able to help.
>>
>> I am working with the Nigeria Britain Association, a voluntary organisation
>> that
>> actively promotes good business relations between the two countries. It is
>> through them that I am trying to get the project off the ground.
>>
>> Can you help me at all or point me in the right direction.
>>
>> I am often back home in the UK, and will be there in mid-July.
>>
>> I look forward to hearing from you.
>>
>> Kindest regards
>> Carolyn Hall
>>
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