Hi, Thats great,Katim.Count me in. I tried to access the link <http://talk.fanafana.com/list-archives/bush-hackers/> but to no avail. Extra info,I live in Finland,Helsinki the birthplace of Linux...o-) I am a software engineer working for Nokia Telecommunications,it would be very nice to share experience with other Gambian computer geeks in the Diaspora. Lets make the mailing a reality. regards, Alieu >I've created Bush-Hackers, a new mailing list for African computer geeks, >and >people interested in programming and IT issues of concern to Africans. You >can >subscribe to the list at: > > http://talk.fanafana.com/lists/listinfo/bush-hackers > >The idea behind the name is a combination of the African bush, and the >hacker >mentality. I've noticed that Africans are yet to make their mark in the >various >programming and geek communities that have sprung up over the past few >years on >the Web. Whether you are talking about Linux, Perl, or PHP, I cannot name >one >African who has made a name for himself or herself. We have to change >this. > >The Bush Hackers list is hopefully a start that will get us to a point >where we >can build a an online community, an organization, and ultimately the >numbers and >skills to make the rest of the world take notice. > >Please pass the word on, and bring along an abundant spirit of sharing. > >Katim > >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- > >To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L >Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html >You may also send subscription requests to >[log in to unmask] >if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your >full name and e-mail address. >---------------------------------------------------------------------------- _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe/subscribe or view archives of postings, go to the Gambia-L Web interface at: http://maelstrom.stjohns.edu/archives/gambia-l.html You may also send subscription requests to [log in to unmask] if you have problems accessing the web interface and remember to write your full name and e-mail address. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------