Re: Arguments for piracy
uku kunyepa ini my opinion. People every are so much interested to have something original but if the price forbids they are bound to compromise and those who truly can interpret the market can...
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You got it wrong. The microsoft selling strategy begins with downloading and is completed with getting the key. Anytime before the key, the user can evaluate and decide not to complete the purchase by...
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This is a first. Using scriptures to justify stealing! I am lost for words!
View ArticleRe: Microsoft wakes up to new Africa, reacts with youth empowerment initiative
One Laptop per child had enough sponsors to stand on its own. Microsoft did not agree with the direction it was taking so they pulled out to continue with initiatives they understand. If one laptop per...
View ArticleRe: Microsoft wakes up to new Africa, reacts with youth empowerment initiative
I agree with you on the first point. I however do not fully agree with you on the NGO argument. NGOs are just another channel of stakeholders in the development landscape. They need to be managed,...
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But MS products ARE expensive! Don't get me wrong i don't support piracy or "Thuggery" as you put it but i don't support getting ripped off either. All I'm saying is Microsoft can't cry foul for us...
View ArticleRe: The value of 3D printing
It is the nature of technology to be very expensive at first, from cars to computers. The price of 3D printing is bound to come down. The days for printing a phone is still pretty far out though;...
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I author software and e-learning resources for a living. I am also finalizing a number of books for publication. I have a patent application for a strategy framework lodged with the Zimbabwe...
View ArticleRe: Econet reduces international call tariffs to local rates
I think whatsapp has or will change the game. Sending a text message is now not feasible with the costs involved. Only businesses will benefit as they still need to send notifications (bank OTPs,...
View ArticleRe: Microsoft wakes up to new Africa, reacts with youth empowerment initiative
Not hating NGOs. they are clearly seeing and doing more than we are for ourselves. However, given a choice, I prefer commercial guys to NGOs. I'd love NGOs to focus on emergency aid situations like...
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lt looks like you are writing from informed position, bt what you are failing to grasp or not ready to tell is that One Laptop per child was not going to use windows as an operating system bt Linux...
View ArticleRe: Microsoft launches Windows 8 in Zimbabwe. Chamisa speaks on piracy
well said, we still have and running 21track computers whilst at the same time we have the latest ibm 3592-e6 tape drives and lto5. lts just seems windows 8 will be a lot of pain and to rollout and get...
View ArticleRe: Sad to see Posterous die
The founders are back with a new blogging platform. On this one, they pledge your posts are forever safe. Or is that a marketing gimmick? You pay per month btw https://posthaven.com/ourpledg...
View ArticleRe: Sad to see Posterous die
It will be everything you expect in a blog platform - simple and modern..... Everything you expected and liked about Posterous will eventually be in Posthaven. Things like post by email, multiple...
View ArticleRe: Microsoft wakes up to new Africa, reacts with youth empowerment initiative
The starving poor kids in Africa is complicated one my friend. Lets not hate the rest of the world for things we can do for ourselves. I am sure you are aware that Africa has enough resources to create...
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For a moment, I thought the heading had (Oscar) "Pistorius" in it...
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Well said Chanyane and i second your opinion. Yes MS products are expensive. If one cant afford them then go for the OS alternative. Far fetched but then If you cant afford a ticket to Byo from Hre by...
View ArticleRe: Now you can buy your Lobola cattle online says RLMS
Could be good if they took may 100us from the prize and removed "Make a free website with Yola!"
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Sounds great. Be great if we could link back to your website or social media profile from your name to see some of your work
View ArticleRe: Now you can buy your Lobola cattle online says RLMS
Convenient.I could be mistaken, but wasn't ZOL sponsoring with a year's hosting for the prize winner? Surely they could offer that
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