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Follow the inspiring journey of Onno W. Purbo, an ordinary Indonesian without government support, as he pioneers low-cost ICT infrastructure development. Discover the impact of community-driven ICT initiatives in Indonesia over the past 12+ years, leading to a knowledge-based society. From humble beginnings in 1993 to empowering communities with internet access and resources, learn about the challenges and triumphs on this remarkable path. Explore the grassroots efforts and technological advancements that have transformed Indonesia's digital landscape, supported by a network of dedicated individuals. Join the movement towards a brighter, more connected future!
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It’s not illegaljust not legal Onno W. Purbo onno@indo.net.id
My current status • A Jobless Ordinary Indonesian • Not a donor agency • Not a government agency • Knowledge & Friends are my only asset.
All copylefted .. • http://sandbox.bellanet.org/~onno/ • http://onno.vlsm.org • http://www.bogor.net/idkf/ • Etc ..
Acknowledgement • Institute Technology in Bandung • A lot of friends & comrades ..
Focus on .. • Experience in community based ICT development. • More on practical (techno) experiences .. • High Impact, Low Cost & Sustainable.
The Vision .. • To See Knowledge Based Society in Indonesia • ICT is used a tool / platform
Unfortunately ..(or fortunately?) • It is a long 10+ years process .. • Not much funding • Government • World Bank • IMF
Indonesia 1993 • Internet Users Few • Cybercafe None • Schools on Internet None • ICT books Few • ICT Magazine Few
12+ Years Later, Today .. • 10+ Million Indonesian Internet Users • 10.000+ WiFi outdoor installations • 2000+ CyberCafes • 4000+ schools on the Internet • 1000+ Community Radio • 20+ ICT Magazines • Hundreds ICT Books Title • Hundreds Local ICT Authors
Stories Behind The Screen .. • “Jihad” for • Community Based ICT Infrastructure vs. • The Incumbent Jurassic Infrastructure
Experience in Internet building • January 1993 - Suryono (Texas) install a packet radio 1200bps to LAPAN. • LAPAN 1200bps to BPPT & Internet 64Kbps. • 286 PC as gateway! to connect the whole ITB campus. • Software NOS (running on DOS) as gateway.
Historical View • Social (human) Aspects • Technological Aspects
ITB in 1995 • Telkom Leased Line at 14.4Kbps • RISTI-Telkom to BPPT 64Kbps. • ITB uses FreeBSD (UNIX) as Router & Server. • For the first time ITB sees Web in Internet. • ITB learns to build a campus network (how to handle the lightning).
Link Specification • 24 hour operational • 11Mbps to the Access Point • 256Kbps to the Internet • US$30 / month (500MByte) • No Telco
Typical Equipments • Shared Hub 10/100Mbps • UTP cat 5 cabling
Empowerment is Key • It can be self-financed!!
Web • http://sandbox.bellanet.org/~onno • http://www.apjii.or.id/onno/ Requests for help, talk & workshop from Nicaragua, Venezuela, Benin, Malaysia, Egypt, Pakistan, Mozambique etc …
Mailing Lists • 2600+ lists • 65.000+ subscribers • 50+ e-mail / second
In The Past Guidance Parliament Government License Input Operator Service Common
Community Movement Government Education / Knowledge Community