During all of the conference delegates have been able to keep in contact with the outside world through the ruralnet2006 cybercafé. This has proved a real blessing for those who had problems getting a useable signal on their mobile 'phones!
Delegates can use their own laptops as well as computers provided by ruralnet|uk. The wireless network that makes all of this possible was created using hardware provided through the CTX (charity technology exchange) programme. This is organised by one of the exhibitors, Charity Technology Trust, and distributes hardware and software donated by Cisco and Microsoft. UK charities are eligible for the programme which offers substantial savings over the usual retail or educational channels. CTX can be found here.
Can you people out there put names to the people in the last photograph?
Posted by: Pat Shore | October 12, 2006 at 11:40 AM
In the foreground is Sarah Newton of Charity Technology Trust (who run the CTX programme), and Johann Tasker of Rural Focus(who kindly provided the RUFUS directory every delegate found in their conference packs).
The two people at the rear of the cybercafé table are myself (with the beard), and David Ellis (without a beard), both of ruralnet|uk
I think that the figure at the very back is Barrie Duke.
Posted by: Mick Partis | October 12, 2006 at 02:06 PM