Software Colonialism is Killing Kmt!!!-gctid51108

[Okomfo Akosua]

Very Interesting.  It is obvious that Kmtyw leaders have been paid not to think and do for self, and to support neo-colonialism throughout various sectors of society.    

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsKcQsfCDg8&feature=player_embedded

[Agbede]

An oburoni trying to school a Ghanaian on technological/scientific nationalism? I don't know whether I should be happy that the Ghanaian seems to be scrutinizing/rejecting the words and logic of an oburoni or sad that the Ghanaian is fighting the concept of Ghana producing its own software programmers...

[Agya Yaw]

I have one thing to say, the oburoni is right in terms of having home grown information technologists.

[Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé]

Out of nearly 5,000 members I'm still waiting for a coder to come onboard to assist with the development of the site. :hello: I know you're out there somewhere!!!

[Agya Yaw]

I'm working on Java. What programming language(s) would be of most benefit for this site, besides HTML? PHP?

[Jujamea]

@Okomfo Akosua, thanks for the video.
When I visited Ghana, back in 2009, I spent some time doing some research about technology in Kmt. I came to the same conclusions as the guest. The one thing that was echoed during my local interviews is that if someone learned the technical skills, they can focus on solving small problems one at a time. Like the guest stated, huge implementations fail, its the small wins over time that get the job done.

One thing that should also be included in this discussion is that the fact that technology moves VERY fast. Most A+/Helpdesk/support work (which is what he is speaking about) that has such a low barrier to entry and was the hot thing of ten years ago, is now becoming a thing of the past as systems become more complex and automated. The shift is higher up the food chain, to system and network architects, administrators, and engineers. This kind of work requires, creativity, innovation and technical skill. You also can gain the skill through certifications.
Developers are the most sought after people in the industry. I have various search engines that I use to find project and contract work, and developers are always in high demand in this country (united snakes).
 Also, it seems difficult for Kmtyws to learn and develop their programming skills, aside from basic living needs and safety, without simple infrastructure as computers and servers, compilers, testing environments and of course reliable power.
Most of my experience in the IT world has shown me that most start-ups and companies have lots of software programmers in order to get the idea of the ground.
After that trip and the interviews I conducted with local tech professionals, I had committed myself to sharing my technology insight and trade experience that I also learned from field work to assist in the efforts. I work on contracts with some of the biggest corporations and have gained some insight on how some operations and projects get executed. Also my engineering background gives me the mindset to approach the world from a "problem solving and toolbox" kind of view.
I still have to keep pace with new technology like cloud computing, virtualization, and higher order programming languages for providing richer media and content via the web.

 One last thing to note. With a computer and a sound compiler, programming is something that can be done anywhere at anytime. If you highly skilled, you can work on projects from around the world. Something for those who are looking for an avenue to assist with their financial status.

Just my two cedi's:peace:

[Jujamea]

@Obadele Kambon
(Doug quietly raises his hand to the call...)

[Okomfo Akosua]

@ Jujumea, you are welcom.  I learned something new after watching the video and you have added to my education of the topic.  Thanks for sharing!

[Ɔbenfo Ọbádélé]

Jujamea;51149 wrote: @Obadele Kambon
(Doug quietly raises his hand to the call...)

BlackCellent, we'll see how you can get in where you fit in on Sunday in the aK meeting!

Yaw Asare Aboagye;51141 wrote: I'm working on Java. What programming language(s) would be of most benefit for this site, besides HTML? PHP?

Well, we don't use html very much. The site's coded in PHP but the things that move, like the chat and various buttons use java. We also installed java on the vps for the upgrade of the classroom. More on this on Sunday.

Okomfo Akosua;51154 wrote: @ Jujumea, you are welcom.  I learned something new after watching the video and you have added to my education of the topic.  Thanks for sharing!

BlackNificent share @ Nana. Will you be attending the aK meeting on Sunday?

[Ayevbosa]

Okomfo Akosua;51108 wrote: Very Interesting.  It is obvious that Kmtyw leaders have been paid not to think and do for self, and to support neo-colonialism throughout various sectors of society.    

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsKcQsfCDg8&feature=player_embedded

I agree. Neville hit it right on the head. Kmt has the human capital to actually create a slew of software developers. There really should be no need to constantly look outside the Continent for skilled programmers.

[Ajamu]

You can learn from your enemy...

 i think the point is We need to maximize Our leverage in dealing with yt whenever We can to gain independence (We know it's never been about Our lack of ability). They need Us (for now at least) to continue to support their systems, so they can maintain control, & no doubt there are many of Us (especially in positions of "leadership") that go along with this (traitors/ignorant/kwk).

It's no different than, for example, Black churches using yt's banks/construction companies/kwk, without demanding something back from yt which may in the future allow Blacks to be independent (skills/employment/set-asides, kwk) - continuing the system of sub-dependency We see everywhere We deal with them.

Our problems can only be solved by solutions We create, nurture & control, no "One size fits all"/ "Bigger is better"/kwk, especially when the creator of the "solution" is Our enemy.