Macha, Choma District, Southern Province, Zambia

Although Macha bursts with computers on its Wide Area Network, Macha is a resource limited environment. Also the amount of computers is still way too little for the amount of computer work that is being done. Thus available computers are heavily used most of the times.

It is highly advisable to bring ones own portable computer along to Macha. There is extensive standard wireless coverage thus all PCs with wireless network facilities (WiFi) can work in Macha. Also, this would facilitate all the 'specialist work' one needs to be done, as downloading specific software is a time and money consuming business in Macha.

Please note that Windows computers often downloads hefty updates without the user's knowledge. Also they are often virus infected. Open Source (e.g. Linux / Ubuntu) PCs and Macs are found to be less prone to uncontrolled use of bandwidth and thus perform more reliable in bandwidth deprived areas.