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["Ali Linx (amjjawad)" <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx>]

On Sat, Dec 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM, Pierre van Male <vmalep@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> AliDear all,
>
> I am working for an NGO in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia.
>
> Ethiopia has a 100% VAT on all importing product, which made new
> computer very expansive. This is one more reason for people to keep
> their old hardware and gives even more sense to the StartUbuntu Campaign.
>
> I am starting a Google site (just starting...) for this campaign in
> Addis (Ali, if you think I should rather make a Ubuntu wiki page, tell
> me please).
>
> My idea is to consult computer shops to offer them a short training on
> Ubuntu and them to advertise on the Ubuntu alternative. They could then
> develop business around it (for installation and support). I also would
> like to talk with some cafés and propose them to offer cheap CDs with
> the Ubuntu (or variant) image.
>
> I would like to know if any among you is living in Addis or in another
> similar town, so we could coordinate.
>
> Best regards,
> Pierre
>
> --
>

Hi,

Thank you for your email. Yes, I know this is an old email (3 weeks or so).
I have read it the other day but couldn't reply back due to tons of stuff
that I am usually busy with. I was waiting for another email with a live
website maybe?

So, is there any progress in this regard?

Thank you and we do need such intiative by anyone who is a member of this
project :) whether he/she lives in rich or poor country, it does not
matter. Old machines should not be in trash as long as these are still
working :)

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