MobileActive08
Note by Samantha Schwarer:
The crucial issue in this discussion is whether, when we refer to 'mobile web', we are talking about web browsing via cellphone, sms-based content, or a combination of the two. Almost everyone in the group agreed that sms-based content is already working in developing countries and shows great potential, but there was disagreement on the potential of web browser capabilities. There was a lively and interesting discussion, well facilitated by Toni,
Toni, with assistance from some conference attendees, will be developing a wiki on this topic, which I think will be very useful to all of us working on the potential of mobile technologies. The wiki will cover a number of the topics we discussed, including strengths, weaknesses, barriers, action points and more, so it will be well worth visiting once it is available. I believe it will be linked from the MobileActive website, so do keep an eye out for it.
Toni, with assistance from some conference attendees, will be developing a wiki on this topic, which I think will be very useful to all of us working on the potential of mobile technologies. The wiki will cover a number of the topics we discussed, including strengths, weaknesses, barriers, action points and more, so it will be well worth visiting once it is available. I believe it will be linked from the MobileActive website, so do keep an eye out for it.


