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News about Haiti
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The world flocks to the Web after Chile earthquake
After Chile's massive earthquake and potential Pacific Rim tsunami damage, relief organizations, government agencies, corporations and throngs of people are on Google, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other services to seek and provide information and help.
By Juan Carlos Perez | 28 February, 2010 12:05
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Wi-Fi aid for Haiti
Inveneo Project Director Andris Bjornson, on the roof of the Haitian headquarters of CHF International, installs the base antenna for a series of Wi-Fi links to aid groups across Port-au-Prince. CHF shared its satellite link with other aid organizations via a Wi-Fi network built by Inveneo.
By IDG Online Staff | 24 February, 2010 12:41
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Text donations for Haiti relief spur nonprofits to follow suit
Nonprofit groups desperate to raise donations during the economic downturn are considering text-to-donate campaigns similar to the wildly successful American Red Cross texting effort for Haiti earthquake relief.
By Matt Hamblen | 23 February, 2010 09:28
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Mobile Facebook updates lead to Haiti rescues
It was the day after the earthquake in Haiti and Stéphane Bruno, a Haitian IT consultant, by chance noticed an SOS message appear on the Facebook widget on his Android phone.
By Nancy Gohring | 23 February, 2010 06:05
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Cyber criminals exploit Haiti tragedy with malicious attacks
There was no let up in spamming and phishing activities last month even as the entire world watched with sympathy the tragedy in Haiti. To add to the sorrow behind the devastating earthquake on 12 January, cyber criminals took advantage of the tragedy to launch spamming and phishing attacks.
By Veronica C. Silva | 20 February, 2010 08:00
Features about Haiti
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Setting up a wireless LAN in post-earthquake Haiti
On March 5, I stepped off a plane at Port-au-Prince airport and was confronted by two things: oppressive heat and chaos. Down the stairs and onto the tarmac we went. It looked like a war zone. But it was actually the aftermath of the tremendous earthquake in Haiti.
By Duane Compton | 24 March, 2010 05:06
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NGO networks in Haiti cause problems for local ISPs
While the communications networks that aid groups set up quickly following the earthquake in Haiti were surely critical to rescue efforts, the new networks have had some negative effects on the local ISP community.
By Nancy Gohring | 23 February, 2010 05:50
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