We have lost an amazing freind and software developer "Guido Sohne". He past away in Nairobi last month. I worked with Guido on 2 projects and I learnt alot from him. It is sad that he had to leave so early, I will miss him. R.I.P Guido
ABOUT THIS WEBSITE
It is a regular website with focus on spreading the opensource awareness especially amongst Nigerians, Ghanians, Liberians, West Africans, Africans and the world in general. I intend to contribute to the open source movement by assisting my brothers and sisters with technology that will make life better and easier for everyone and doing that freely.
There ain't much I got to say but I will appreciate if you guys can browse through this website and find resources that will be beneficial to you. I am an open source freak and I beleive in using technology to better mankind.
It is a regular website with focus on spreading the opensource awareness especially amongst Nigerians, Ghanians, Liberians, West Africans, Africans and the world in general. I intend to contribute to the open source movement by assisting my brothers and sisters with technology that will make life better and easier for everyone and doing that freely.
There ain't much I got to say but I will appreciate if you guys can browse through this website and find resources that will be beneficial to you. I am an open source freak and I beleive in using technology to better mankind.
MY INSPIRATION
SITE NEWS
Hi guys, been busy and started revamping and updating the site today, sorry for the delay, miss you guys. I added a few interesting links to the "Resource" section, do take a look.
| Rest in Peace, Guido Sohne | 10:52 AM, Jun 12 2008 |
| The following message was posted to NV in a comment thread by Guido's sister in law. She has agreed to me giving it wider notice here. FYI, Guido passed away in Nairobi last week. He was only 34 years old. Here is a 5/6/08 facebook post from his sister Sandra: Read More | |
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