Yumans: Hey Keke,
That sounds just like what I want to do.
Would the SIM chip go in to the Modem? (If so, never knew Modems used SIMs). You say internet connection wouldn't be necessary, but I assume it would always have to be connected to a phone line? Or in which way would it send/receive the messages? (Sorry if my questions are really ignorant :-P)
I have slight knowledge with Linux, a decent amount of experience with MySQL, and lots of will and motivation!
I appreciate very much your help so far, and hope you can clarify my above questions even more!
This is a project I'm only investigating in to right now, as I am busy right now finishing some Software for a Non-Governmental Organization, teaching Art classes to youth, coaching a girl's basketball team, guiding and helping a Youth Committee, and finding personal time to be with my girlfriend, play basketball to keep in shape, and star gazing (just got my first telescope ever :-) ). Busy, but happy!
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Yumans: Hello,
I am new to this Forum and this technology. I am a Peace Corps Volunteer in El Salvador, graduated from Michigan State University with a Bachelor's in Computer Science.
Last night I was reading about a Volunteer in Africa who set up a system where kids could anonymously text questions about sex, health, etc to a number, which would then be sent (Round Robin style) to one of several trained Peace Corps Health Volunteers, who could then answer the questions.
The anonymity practically eliminates shyness, which can be a huge barrier in providing health services.
My question is, what would it take to set up such a system? Would I have to negotiate with Tigo (the larger cell phone providers here)? Would I have to purchase a cellphone with a cable and have it connected constantly to a computer with the internet?
Any help/advice will be greatly appreciated, and go toward a good cause!
Thank you,
-Yumans
Pain is inevitable. Suffering is optional.
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