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Frustrations

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

It took me a couple of frustrating hours or so to configure samba (editing the samba.conf file and testing) so that I could share my home directory, with music and video, with my other computers, and share my printer. Of course with my mac, I opened up the system preferences, checked a button, and, voila! Directories were shared.

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Goodbye Microsoft…

Zen and the Art of Nonprofit Technology

They have a site, with the URL: [link] which is a link to a windows.exe file, which is a simple, sweet Debian installer. That’s easier than it sounds. Changing one file (/etc/apt/sources.list) and running a few commands, should do the trick. Debian comes to the rescue. The geekout will be on Thursday at 3:30. Be Helpful.

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Nonprofit Radio: How to Make Podcasts That Promote Your Brand and Engage Supporters

NTEN

From questions about the actual production of the files, to distribution, to listener metrics and feedback, there are plenty of moving parts that can raise questions. This method is great for its ease of use and immediacy but will not allow you to add any sound effects, music, or cut in other voices and input.

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Citizen Tech: Social Media in Disaster Response

Amy Sample Ward

Since then, the platform (which is open source ) has been modified for use in South Africa (mapping xenophobic violence), DR Congo , Vote Report India (to monitor the recent local elections) and more. As always, you can also review the speaking notes by downloading the file for your own review. Social Media in Disaster Response.

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5 Keys to Effective Knowledge Transfer for Nonprofits

Wild Apricot

an open class discussion, or a traditional front-of-room lecture from your teacher? While celebrity endorsements have power in marketing, studies suggest that most people are more open to a transfer or exchange of knowledge with a respected peer. open source. Toronto : Imagine Canada , 2007. June 6, 2008 10:41 PM.

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Why I’m Scared of the SOPA bill

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

Or file a DMCA notice. Sounds kind of un-American, doesn’t it? Now, apparently, we can file a counter-notice. We develop free and open source software to help groups capture the stories of human rights abuse, and store and back them up securely in another country. No need to send us a letter. Wonderful stuff.

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09NTC Nonprofit Radio: How to Make Podcasts That Promote Your Brand and Engage Supporters

Amy Sample Ward

if you are recroding with multiple people, you can record them to separate audio files so you can edit more easily. allows you to backup the files by recording to multiple devices. Want one that recrods to mp3 or wav files (will be sending mp3 out for production eventually). Can import other sources well. Production.

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