I checked it out. I like that it is GNU (Open Source). But I can't see
what it will give besides a list serve which would be a snap for LCHC to
set up.
I have had no luck with Gordan's mention either - it tells me no page
exists.
My preference would be to keep it as simple as possible. For example, it
makes no sense to use a program that gives one a list serve when a
perfectly good one can be created easily. A system of user name /
passwords will discourage some who may chose to become engaged.
What is needed any way? A list serve, a way to stream video and audio,
and a way to make reading accessible. I hear in Oz (Australia) there
working on ways of transporting matter from one place to another (Star
Trek).
This is accessible,
http://people.ucsc.edu/~gwells/CHATbook/
Jim Rogers wrote:
>>There is also the consideration of haves/havenots and whether everyone
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>interested will have access...
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>I'd like to follow up on Bill's idea here:
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>When Gordon suggested KF (Knowledge Forum), I had the same reaction as
>David- "great a chance to try this tool".
>
>BUT I would also like us to think of those community members outside the
>N. American and/or University contexts where internet connections are:
>1)slow and 2)costly (many people still have to pay for local calls by
>the minute). I just saw a discussion tool ("textweaver"
>www.textweaver.org) demonstrated at a conference that can be used
>off-line- that is, participants can download the discussions and read
>them without being connected to the internet. I'm not suggesting that
>we consider this tool necessarily but simply the technological resources
>of the 'entire' community.
>
>I'd like to hear from our international members about their technology
>constraints (e.g. what type of connection you have, how long you could
>spend per week on-line before the costs become prohibitive, etc...).
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>jim
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