Technical Background Information

The Conduit

The Conduit is a technological guide written for the African in America. Their nationally acclaimed newsletter, The Conduit, was started in 1994 to serve as a bridge from the fast moving technology world to the African American community. You will find The Conduit to be valuable reading if you are one of the hundreds of thousands of African Americans who are building technology or would like to understand more about technology in plain-talk language.
Last updated 12/1/97 by Dirk Staatsen

 

LELAND Internet Gateway Design 

A good graphic description of a satellite-based Internet connection on a country-wide scale.
Last updated 1/4/98 by Dirk Staatsen

 

Packet Radio Club In Ottawa

This site has a wealth of information on packet radio. (Using short wave radio to transmit digital data.)

Last updated 1/6/98 by Dirk Staatsen. Submitted by Alex Janosek

SatelLife's Technology

A clear presentation on the types of technology SateLife has deployed to create connectivity in developing countries.
Last updated 1/4/98 by Dirk Staatsen

 

whatis?com

This very useful site has an extensive list with key technical terms and explanations that are understandable to non-techies.
Last updated 2/27/98 by Dirk Staatsen

 

These pages were originally created by Dirk Staatsen and last updated July 19, 2002. Pages are ã Cliff Missen 1994-1999. Please send feedback and updates to intlinet@uiowa.edu