[kictanet] Digital migration and mass ignorance

Fri Dec 7 12:23:31 EAT 2012

The statements by Linus and the like championing for the mwananchi are
retrogressive. Its like blocking the implementation of 3G technology
because most users have mulika mwizis. Its an assumption that high
technology is for the elite and the 'sufferers' have no use for better,
more efficient and progressive technology. Its hubris and elitism if
anything. TV is not a necessity. It is a luxury. As such this debate should
not be about whether to switch off it should be what happens to the free
spectrum in January 2013.

On Fri, Dec 7, 2012 at 9:59 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> This is where we are going wrong, the digital migration has nothing to do
> with digital TV sets its about how the signal will be transmitted, please
> try and see the bigger picture here.
>
> When we moved from analogue internet connectivity where you needed a modem
> to the digital transmission where you needed a DTU/ADSL/Dongle why didn't
> you please with the government to stop the importation of Pentium processor
> based computers or 14" monitors or AT keyboards so that users could
> transition?  If you remember the ISPs never even gave us a transition
> period and some never even implemented analogue connectivity.
>
> This is the same case with the digital TV migration, you do not need a
> digital TV to benefit from the new method of transmission all that you are
> changing is the equivalent of your analogue modem with a digital receiver
> and nothing more, also remember that this transition is a world wide
> project and it would be foolhardy to try and stop the oncoming train.
>
> As Kenyans, we have proven time and time again that we are resilient and
> innovative, we turned off "fake" phones and on the following day they where
> getting reactivated thanks to the power of google, turn off the analogue
> signal tomorrow and we shall have 500/- decoders available for sale along
> the streets of Nairobi, keep postponing the switchoff and there will be no
> meaning uptake of the digital devices, have you registered for election yet?
>
> All this noise from the entrenched media houses that we are propagating
> has nothing to do with if Kenyans with black and white TVs can afford to
> buy the decoder but more on trying to delay the shift of broadcasting power
> to a more open platform, so before you come to the defense of Linus and his
> ilk find out whose agenda you are promoting, instead of coming forward
> and responding to the discussion going on here of which I am sure they are
> listening, they send mercenaries .
>
> Dr. Ndemo, I again say kudos and tell you keep the course and do what is
> right for the Nation and avoid being distracted by those with selfish
> agendas, deliver on this and Konza has a better chance of seeing the light
> of day.
>
> Regards
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
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> *From:* meshack emakunat <memakunat at yahoo.com>
> *To:* robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> *Cc:* Meshack <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 5 December 2012, 16:48
>
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Digital migration and mass ignorance
>
> Dear list
> I read this thread and all i see is the "the cart before the horse". I
> believe Mr gitahi was referring to affordability rather compatibility and
> adaptability. @Robert, don't you think Kenyans should be given enough time
> to migrate rather than have a paradigm shift in tech use. I think that we
> should ban the importation of analog TV as somebody suggested earlier then
> will have a gradual change till 2015
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