WORLD ON PALMS FREE INTERNET CLUBS

Introduction World on palms part of the governmental projects for developing the information society in Republic of Macedonia Main goal of this project is lowering the digital divide gap among the population and increasing of internet penetration and inclusion of the population in the information society (e-inclusion)

World on palms part of the governmental projects for developing the information society in Republic of Macedonia

Main goal of this project is lowering the digital divide gap among the population and increasing of internet penetration and inclusion of the population in the information society (e-inclusion)

Starting the project Opening of 15 internet clubs, one in 15 different cities in Republic of Macedonia Providing conditions for proper working of internet clubs (equipment, internet connection, heating and cooling) Employment of 45 people with higher and more advanced knowledge for providing technical assistance to visitors of internet clubs as well maintenance of computer systems and networks

Opening of 15 internet clubs, one in 15 different cities in Republic of Macedonia

Providing conditions for proper working of internet clubs (equipment, internet connection, heating and cooling)

Employment of 45 people with higher and more advanced knowledge for providing technical assistance to visitors of internet clubs as well maintenance of computer systems and networks

Opening of first internet club on 1-th of June 2007 in Skopje, afterwards followed opening of internet clubs in: Tetovo,Gostivar,Kicevo,Ohrid,Resen,Prilep,Bitola,Kavadarci,Negotino,Demir Kapija, Kumanovo,Kriva Palanka,Kocani and Gevgelija. In the beginning mainly focusing on target groups (visitors) on the age between 6-26 and above 62, afterwards expanded and made accessible for everyone

Opening of first internet club on 1-th of June 2007 in Skopje, afterwards followed opening of internet clubs in: Tetovo,Gostivar,Kicevo,Ohrid,Resen,Prilep,Bitola,Kavadarci,Negotino,Demir Kapija, Kumanovo,Kriva Palanka,Kocani and Gevgelija.

In the beginning mainly focusing on target groups (visitors) on the age between 6-26 and above 62, afterwards expanded and made accessible for everyone

Working time from 10:00 am till 22:00 pm every day 12 hours a day. Open source based software, with installed Linux Ubuntu OS and applications (msn, skype, Open Office, Gimp, Nero Burning etc.). Wireless connection with 1Mb of internet speed One hour of usage of free internet service, possibility for extension of time

Working time from 10:00 am till 22:00 pm every day 12 hours a day.

Open source based software, with installed Linux Ubuntu OS and applications (msn, skype, Open Office, Gimp, Nero Burning etc.).

Wireless connection with 1Mb of internet speed

One hour of usage of free internet service, possibility for extension of time

Services No limitation in internet access, except non inappropriately contents, DVD movies downloading, games Internet services: browsing, e-mail, audio and video communication, literature and books downloading and uploading, educational, multimedia content (music, flesh animations etc.), electronic payment, applications etc. Recording media and data file content on and from computer on CD, USB flash memory

No limitation in internet access, except non inappropriately contents, DVD movies downloading, games

Internet services: browsing, e-mail, audio and video communication, literature and books downloading and uploading, educational, multimedia content (music, flesh animations etc.), electronic payment, applications etc.

Recording media and data file content on and from computer on CD, USB flash memory

Future Steps Opening of 15 new internet clubs, one in 15 more cities in Republic of Macedonia: Veles,Stip,Probistip,Kratovo,Berovo,Delcevo,Strumica,Demir Hisar,Struga,Krusevo,Debar,Valandovo,Radovis,Sveti Nikole and Makedonski Brod. Thin client technology (one personal computer 5-7 working places)

Opening of 15 new internet clubs, one in 15 more cities in Republic of Macedonia: Veles,Stip,Probistip,Kratovo,Berovo,Delcevo,Strumica,Demir Hisar,Struga,Krusevo,Debar,Valandovo,Radovis,Sveti Nikole and Makedonski Brod.

Thin client technology (one personal computer 5-7 working places)

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