Chapter 16, Problem 7AYK

Explanation of Solution

Benefits of Free Wi-Fi in Africa:

• Better connection with the rest of the world.
• They will be able to get the current news and be aware of what is going on in other parts of the world.
• They will be able to send and receive emails.
• They will be able to send and receive photos and videos.
• They will be able to surf the web and find something that interests them.
• They will be able to learn about IT technologies and programming.
• They will be able to take online courses to improve their education and knowledge.
• They will be able to use social networks and communicate with the rest of the world.
• They will be able to use the internet to sell and purchase goods.
• They will be updated with information through the use of blogs.

10 ways wireless access might hurt remote villages in Africa include the following:

• Local business that offer internet connection for a fee might be hurt if someone provides free internet access.
• People might not have computers to connect to the free Wi-Fi.
• The free Wi-Fi connection might not be secure, so unauthorized people might gain access to sensitive information.
• People in Africa might not have the knowledge to use the internet.
• People in Africa might have bigger issues to be solved than having internet connection, such as access to clean water.
• They might access website that contain viruses.
• Computers might break or have technical issues that need to be repaired.
• Most of the people live in villages need food and water, so they might not know what to do with free internet connection while starving...