http://hdl.handle.net/10628/37 Mon, 20 May 2013 23:06:00 GMT 2013-05-20T23:06:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10628/310 Title: Towards appropriate user interface design preserving rural African communication practices. Authors: Chivuno-Kuria, Shilumbe Abstract: Poster presentation: The aim of this research project is to determine current communication structures and discourse practices of listeners in a selected rural community. Description: Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011, Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia) Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10628/310 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10628/309 Title: An attempt to merge local and technological paradigms in the digital representation of indigenous knowledge. Authors: Kapuire, Gereon Koch; Blake, Edwin Abstract: Current technology trends and developments have hardly been informed by African indigenous and rural knowledge systems. Thus either substantial modifications are necessary in adapting technology to the requirements of indigenous knowledge systems or those systems are inadequately represented through technologies. This paper explores different options of organising video recorded indigenous knowledge in the pursuit of maintaining local communication patterns and practices. The evolutionary design of our indigenous knowledge management system is informed by a series of interactions and prototype evaluations with a pilot community in Eastern Namibia. Description: Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011 Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia) Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10628/309 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10628/294 Title: A markup language for narrative knowledge annotation, mining and management. Authors: Fendler, Jens Abstract: Narrative knowledge as the name implies, is not naturally bound to any media other than speech. In order to preserve such knowledge and to make it accessible through computer systems: a formal and standardized basis needs to be identified, and to be integrated with other informal sources. Description: Indigenous Knowledge Technology Conference (IKTC) (2011 : Nov. 2-4 : Windhoek, Namibia) Sat, 01 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10628/294 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10628/38 Title: VoIP system using open source software component in tertiary institutions: The case of the University of Namibia. Authors: Mwansa, Gardner Abstract: Governments and their agencies are often challenged by high cost and flexible telephonic, Web based data services. Emerging technologies, such as those of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) that allow convergent systems where voice and Web technologies can utilise the same network to provide both services, can be used to improve such services. The contribution of this paper is the outcome of a study from examining how, Asterisk, an open source VoIP software can be deployed to serve the needs of an educational institution. The educational institution in this case is the University of Namibia which is currently using a conventional PABX system for voice and fax communication services, as well as the local area network connected to Internet for Web and data services. Interesting findings include that the University of Namibia has a potential to implement the project. Since the software recommended for installation is open source, the project could be used as a source of valuable information by students who specialize in real-time multi-media systems in Southern African tertiary institutions at large. Mon, 01 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/10628/38 2007-01-01T00:00:00Z