[wsfii-discuss] P2P and Wireless Systems

Wed Feb 14 19:31:41 UTC 2007

Thanks for the comments, we have put a lot of work into ((Echo))MyPlace and
hope it can help development and use of wireless community networks -
especially as people seek to connect over their own neighborhoods.

((Echo))MyPlace actually functions in three modes - Global, LinkLocal, and
Ad hoc Network. The Ad hoc mode allows you to form your own local cloud with
no other connections. That's the mode that's probably of interest to folks
on this list.

It's definitely not like Google Earth - the basic premise of ((Echo))MyPlace
is that YOU store and control your content (notes and pictures) on your own
computer not give it up to some server somewhere, be it Microsoft, Google or
whoever.  By the way, I don't believe any one company should own the digital
representation of the Earth.

Regards,

Jeff

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From: wsfii-discuss-bounces at lists.okfn.org
[mailto:wsfii-discuss-bounces at lists.okfn.org] On Behalf Of Jeff Buderer
Sent: Wednesday, February 14, 2007 1:32 PM
To: wsfii-discuss at lists.okfn.org
Subject: Re: [wsfii-discuss] P2P and Wireless Systems

Fred, 

I understand your reluctance to embrace MS stuff and we of course are
working to design our Open Digital Village telecentre in Ghana along those
lines as much as possible.

Jeff did say that RIGHT NOW his system works on beta only in Windows. 

As I participant in this group in this open culture group, however I would
appreciate if we do consider that people do have different views than us
and/or different technologies. From my perspective it is important to
embrace a posture of respect for their work.

For many of us the whole of idea of Dharamsala and our involvement in that
event was as much about learning from the people there and their way of life
and their wisdom as it was the other way around. I am ever inspired by the
Dalai Lama's constant message of compassion, understanding and love in a
world that often seems to neglect those values. 

I was wondering if you might reflect a bit and consider that Jeff like all
of us has obviously put a lot of work into his work echomyplace.com
(((Echo))MyPlace ).

I do feel there is space here to thoughtfully discuss different platforms
and systems as they relate to the development of wireless community
networks. I also believe that we can and should do this in a respectful way
with consideration to the people presenting their ideas and technologies
here.

I also feel it is important that we keep an open mind esp as this idea of
"open" is in my view so central to our values.

Finally my perspective is that the more diversity we have here the better.
OPENDIV/ODiV is not only about accepting diversity but embracing it and
seeing it as vital to our success in this life. I feel strongly that people
from communities that might be a bit diverge a bit from the prevailing
mindset here should feel welcome to speak and offer their perspectives and
also learn and new perspectives in the process. 

Jeff

I managed to install all this ((echo)) stuff, it involves lots of
Microsoft updates and triggers all M$ genuine check stuff. But still
it looks cool as a google earth rip off.
I don't see any use for it used on al local WLAN since all trafic goes to M$
sorry,
pls don't post Microsoft advertising on this list,
thanks Freddy

On 2/14/07, Jeff Harrison wrote:
> Jens and Max,
>
> Yes,((Echo))MyPlace is a free peer-to-peer (P2P) application that allows
you
> to communicate directly with other users and provide them with information
> about your favorite places, latest events, products and services. You can
> even use ((Echo))MyPlace at work, in your business, or in your community
to
> communicate directly with customers or citizens and provide them with the
> information about your latest events, products and services - you may not
> charge any fees for access to this information.
>
> Right now the Beta for ((Echo))MyPlace works on Windows only - my
apologies
> to the Linux and Mac users.
>
> Regards,
> Jeff
>
> www.echomyplace.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: wsfii-discuss-bounces at lists.okfn.org
> [mailto:wsfii-discuss-bounces at lists.okfn.org] On Behalf Of Jens Nachtigall
> Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 5:30 PM
> To: Discuss list on the World Summit on Free Information Infrastructure
> Subject: Re: [wsfii-discuss] P2P and Wireless Systems
>
> Hi Jeff,
>
> > Folks might be interested to know that the Beta for ((Echo))MyPlace is
now
> > available as a free download at www.echomyplace.com.
>
> I wanted to download it to give it a try, but I do not have windows, is
> there
> also a Linux version? Also, is this free software?
>
> best,
> jens
>
>
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