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In many areas, access to communication links is becoming limited by congestion as the available number of simultaneous connections is reached. Internet connection and the resulting longer connection periods will only increase this problem. Quality of Power Supply This can indirectly affect communications. Many properties are on the SWER (Single Wire Earth Return). Power supplied was often inconsistent and subject to surges and brown-out which have the capacity to seriously damage computer and other communications equipment. Generators on properties where reticulated power is unavailable can also supply less than quality power. Electrical noise suppression equipment was in many cases below standard or non existent. The Cost of Telephone Calls to Access the Internet. Viruses There is a disparity in call charging and a total confusion about the multitude of options available to remote consumers. A virus attack in an isolated community, without local expertise or access to up-to-date virus eradication tools, could easily render the system useless and instantly isolate the community from the Internet. A good anti virus program is essential, but because of the lack of local expertise more than just a good program is necessary. For this reason we recommend the locally produced “Vet” product from Computer Associates (formally Cybec). Apart from being an internationally recognised leader in anti-virus technology the support services offered by Computer Associates are uniquely suited to isolated communities. (http://www.cybec.com.au). Lessons Learnt Firstly, it is much cheaper to take one trainer to ten people than is the reverse. Secondly our training the trainer model provides a valuable ongoing resource for Australian families in remote areas to access and use the Net. The inadequacies of the existing system will become more apparent as properties take advantage of the Internet to the Outback program and connect to the Internet. Telecommunications providers should be looking at providing data transfer at rates that match the best modem levels now available. A speed of no less than 33600 should be the minimum acceptable rate. Most remote areas would be happy to achieve speeds above 9600. Web Central Monash students are currently developing a web site to facilitate many aspects of the VISE project. The development address is be http://gupta.ct.monash.edu.au/vise.Visitors should appreciate that it will be in a state of developmental flux for most of 1999, however visitor feedback will be carefully considered and gratefully appreciated. Conclusion Emerging satellite services may prove to be a more cost-effective method of providing reliable access to all Internet services. The response to the “Internet to the Outback” project by has demonstrated an overwhelming need for hands-on training to be delivered in the bush. Many of the people involved directly and indirectly in the project have indicated that previous projects, although providing hardware to outback properties, have not achieved their expected outcomes. The commitment of the volunteers to invest their time into the project is having multiple pay-offs for participants in taking the Internet to the bush. The project has listened to the needs of people in the bush and is delivering “bush solutions”. The success can be attributed to simply listening to the users, a strategy too often overlooked in our rush to spread the technological message with hardware alone. References Candy, P. (1991). Self-direction for life-long learning: A comprehensive guide to theory and practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. Freire, P. and Shor, I. (1987). A pedagogy for liberation: Dialogues on transforming education. 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Norfolk Stations. Schools of Distance Education or Schools of the Air: Hay, Broken Hill, Tibaburra, Cobar, Burke, Charleville, Emerald, Longreach, Charters Towers, Cairns, Mt Isa, Alice Springs and Port Augusta. Line testing was carried out in all the above locations as well as Richmond and Tennant Creek. Hardware support IBM, Corporate Community Relations. Related Web Sites Monash University http://gupta.ct.monash.edu.au/vise University of Ballarat http://www.ballarat.edu.au/vise Networking the Nation http://www.dca.gov.au Hyundai Country Music Muster http://www.muster.com.au
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