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Programming / So You Want To Be A Programmer, Huh? Here Are 27 Ways To Learn Online by davidsmith8900: 6:20pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
Whether you are looking to switch careers and become a full-time programmer, want to try to build a website or app on the side, or are just looking to round out your skill set, learning to code has certainly been something a lot of people have started to do lately. And while being a programmer might not be for everyone, there is a lot to be said about gaining a better, more educated view of how all those pixels get moved around all those screens. Link ~> http://www.improgrammer.net/want-programmer-huh-27-ways-learn-online/ |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 2:26pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: the question is.... Oh okay. I dig. |
Programming / Re: How Many Nigerians/Africans Are Using Facebook Zero (Zero Data Charges)? by davidsmith8900: 2:25pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: am yet to try it on phone, but I just did on my laptop but it didn't open Please try it on your phone. On your laptop, u should be able to try: 1. https://0.facebook.com 2. https://m.facebook.com 3. https://www.facebook.com |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 1:00pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: yea You can play tic-tac-toe tho. U should. |
Programming / Re: How Many Nigerians/Africans Are Using Facebook Zero (Zero Data Charges)? by davidsmith8900: 12:59pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: ok, I'll try n see if it works, can it load javascript content? like will it load the desktop view of fb? Most likely the mobile view unless you put it into a desktop site. What device are you using to access it? A Desktop/Laptop/Mobile? |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 12:29pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: nice thing... I'll like it... he should make it available then. I don't think it'll work with the game aspect since its all text based Yeah, it probably wont work with games. |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 12:00pm On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: ok, I'll be waiting too But do u know how to access Facebook Zero? Here is the link for that ~> https://0.facebook.com . Facebook Zero (is zero data charges but it is only text-based. Once you click on images/pictures, it is no longer free). Still, I think the op made a software that connects Facebook Zero to other websites or web apps so now if you don't have money to browse the internet or you dont have money for credits but you want to see whats going on the internet or you want to do a google search or you want the latest news, or you want to apply to a job in a different area or u want to come on Nairaland or you want to play games and you don't have the money, you can use the op's app, that connects Facebook Zero to these other websites or web apps for free, but it is all text-based. |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 11:40am On Aug 25, 2014 |
henryobinna: bro what's the software I really dont know, but the op (@toshodei) said he/she got it. Let's wait till the op gets back online. |
Programming / Re: From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 10:11am On Aug 25, 2014 |
ITbomb: What is Facebook without seeing the faces. Im thinking that what the op means is that if you HAVE MONEY and want to use facebook to see images and do the regular things, then go to regular www.facebook.com or m.facebook.com. However if u DON'T HAVE MONEY and u want to browse the internet, or get some info from the internet or see who is hiring or to play games or to download things, then u can do that for free by using the app/software which uses facebook zero (0.facebook.com). Like not everybody has enough money to access to the internet all the time. |
Programming / From A Nairalander - Internet Zero (Free Internet From Facebook Zero) by davidsmith8900: 9:46am On Aug 25, 2014 |
A Nairalander (@toshodei) claims he/she has created/found a way to access free text-based only internet from facebook zero i.e. with zero data charges. He/she also claims that there is a twitter service as well called twitter zero, but he/she has made an app/software that can allow anyone to access the internet without zero data charges as long as they use facebook zero (i.e. 0.facebook.com). Here is the quote and below the quote is the link to the original post on Nairaland "Ive come up with a way (software) to access the internet (Free Internet With Only Text Browsing, because images/pictures will cost data charges) through Facebook Zero (https://0.facebook.com). There is also 'Twitter Zero' according to this ~> http://techcrunch.com/2014/05/29/twitters-emerging-market-strategy-includes-its-own-version-of-a-facebook-zero-like-service-called-twitter-access/ . Still, my only problem is that I dont know what most Nigerians (or all Africans in general) use the internet for, since there is no data online concerned with this demographic. Do many use it for: A. Communication/Sharing/Socializing? B. Looking for Jobs? C. Getting News or Information around the world? D. Gaming? E. Education? F. Entertaiment, Movies & Videos? G. Buying a product or Consumerism? H. Something else? So Im interested if people can give me a feedback on what they use the internet for, as well as how people feel about accessing free internet (With Only Text Browsing) through https://0.facebook.com or https://0.twitter.com . Thank You, Good Morning Everybody, Happy Monday & Have A Great Successful Week Ahead." ~ @toshodei (op from Nairaland) Here is the original post on Nairaland - https://www.nairaland.com/1872294/internet-zero-accessing-free-internet |
Programming / Re: Java Certification: A Game Changer? by davidsmith8900: 11:13pm On Aug 23, 2014 |
asalimpo: I understand. |
Programming / Re: Java Certification: A Game Changer? by davidsmith8900: 9:51pm On Aug 23, 2014 |
asalimpo: True talk. I feel you. Sill how many successful people do u know have a certification? |
Programming / Epic List Of 41 Web Design Tools That Will Help You Build Websites Faster by davidsmith8900: 5:26pm On Aug 23, 2014 |
This list of 41 web design tools has been consolidated over years of creating websites, striving to do things faster & more efficient. Most everything here is free or at least has a fully functional free version. Enjoy! Link ~> http://growthpress.net/web-design-tools/ |
Programming / Re: Java Certification: A Game Changer? by davidsmith8900: 5:26pm On Aug 23, 2014 |
asalimpo: I dont know about certifications, but Im really suspicious on the affect certifications and degrees have in our society, especially when most billionaires (software billionaires) that I know don't have a certification or degree. |
Webmasters / Re: How Many Can Access 0.facebook.com (i.e. Facebook Zero - With Zero Data Charges) by davidsmith8900: 11:56pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
CODEEATER: How to activate it? https://0.facebook.com Plz remember that is a 'zero' not a letter 'o'. Although I don't think it matters. Just open your browser and go to that site. It should work. |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 11:54pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Barywhyte: Thanks 4 da info. |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 11:54pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djtm: Thanks!!! |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 11:53pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djtm: I just googled it. You can disable images and javascript by typing about:config in the address bar. Nice!!!. Thanks!!! |
Programming / Re: African Startup 'Gyft' Acquired By US Payment Firm For $50 Million by davidsmith8900: 10:58pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djangocode: Forget whether its Nigerian or not.. We are full of Copy and Paste Idealists.. Nice one "Gyft" Yeah, very true. |
Programming / Re: African Startup 'Gyft' Acquired By US Payment Firm For $50 Million by davidsmith8900: 10:23pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: It started as Nigerian based. |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 10:22pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Barywhyte: I'll try googling. |
Programming / Re: African Startup 'Gyft' Acquired By US Payment Firm For $50 Million by davidsmith8900: 10:02pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: South africa again The last one was Ghanian. Did u hear about Apple buying a Nigerian Startup? It's not just South Africa. Its everywhere. Even Kenya. |
Webmasters / Re: How Many Can Access 0.facebook.com (i.e. Facebook Zero - With Zero Data Charges) by davidsmith8900: 9:57pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: Ok that is nice then. I appreciate it. |
Programming / African Startup 'Gyft' Acquired By US Payment Firm For $50 Million by davidsmith8900: 9:49pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
US based payment technology and services solutions firm First Data, has acquired Gyft Inc., a gift card startup founded by South African entrepreneur Vinny Lingham for around $50 million according to reports. The move aims at enabling consumers to buy, send, manage and redeem gift cards using mobile devices. Gyft is a mobile wallet accessible by website and as a free app on iPhone and Android devices and says it has over 200 recognized retailers and brings its power to First Data’s 300 plus national retail prepaid clients. Link ~> http://pando.com/2014/07/30/payments-giant-first-data-acquires-gyft-in-an-effort-to-bring-digital-gift-cards-to-the-masses/ Link ~> http://i1.wp.com/techmoran.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Vinny-Gyft.jpg |
Webmasters / Re: How Many Can Access 0.facebook.com (i.e. Facebook Zero - With Zero Data Charges) by davidsmith8900: 9:44pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: Whats d stuf about anyway...iz mtn on facebook's payroll .? I doubt it, but I do think that it is a good way for people to access the internet for free. |
Webmasters / Re: How Many Can Access 0.facebook.com (i.e. Facebook Zero - With Zero Data Charges) by davidsmith8900: 9:43pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: I have tried it and it is free for me. Some people said that they couldn't access it, so I was more or less trying to get people's opinion on it. |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 9:37pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djtm: Djtm, yeah I feel you but I think accessing twitter from facebook is very much possible. The only concern might be security or fear of hacking. |
Webmasters / Re: How Many Can Access 0.facebook.com (i.e. Facebook Zero - With Zero Data Charges) by davidsmith8900: 9:35pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Donkunxex: Thank you so it does work and it is free. The only thing is that you can't access pictures which causes data charge. I really appreciate it. |
Programming / U.S. Company Acquires African Mobile Messaging Startup Saya - Africa Has Risen!! by davidsmith8900: 9:26pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
New Jersey-based Kirusa, a developer of Voice SMS based Mobile Value Added Services (MVAS) for emerging markets, has acquired Saya, a Ghana-based developer of mobile messaging apps for feature phones. Often described as the ‘WhatsApp for feature phones’, Saya is a mobile messaging app that caters to high-growth mobile markets worldwide, bringing cheap mobile messaging to people who do not have Smartphones in emerging economies. Saya is particularly popular in West Africa for its real-time ‘Street Chat’ messaging application and its platform includes social network integration, location-based and group chat across multiple phone platforms such as J2ME, Android and iOS. It is used by feature phone users in over 35 countries worldwide, but its biggest user base is located in Ghana, Nigeria and Kenya. Saya was founded in August 2011 by Ghanaian entrepreneurs Robert Lamptey and Badu Boahen, both graduates of the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) in Accra, where the company was incubated. MEST, which was founded by Norwegian-born Software entrepreneur Jorn Lyseggen, provides training, investment and mentoring for aspiring technology entrepreneurs in Africa. Saya’s investors include the Meltwater Foundation, Forward Partners and Progress Through Business. Link ~> http://www.forbes.com/sites/mfonobongnsehe/2014/08/20/u-s-company-acquires-african-mobile-messaging-startup-saya/ 1 Like |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 9:25pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djtm: Yeah its free but if u access images then you will have to pay for data charges. Since it is free, I think that its good for many of us in which internet is too expensive, or what do u think? |
Programming / Re: Y Don't Ppl Use Text Based Browsers 4 Saving Data/Money (My Research On NL)? by davidsmith8900: 9:22pm On Aug 21, 2014 |
Djtm: Cool. Can you access 0.facebook.com (Facebook Zero)? |
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