poverty: September 2007 Archives
The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) organization came up with a goal
of a $100 laptop computer for children in developing countries. While
they're not yet down to that price point, they have created a
surprisingly durable and waterproof low-power computer - using so
little power that it can be powered by a solar panel or a foot-driven
generator. The computer is so intriguing that a lot of people in the
West have wanted to get their hands on one.
Well, that opportunity is coming.
For two weeks this November, people in the United States of America will be allowed to spend $399 to get one of these computers, with another being sent to a child in the developing world. This is an amazing chance to give 50% and still get something very cool for your money. And the computer is so low-power, it's very "green".
It's not exactly the Widow's Mite, but it's a start.
See the full story: '$100 laptop' to sell to public [BBC]
Well, that opportunity is coming.
For two weeks this November, people in the United States of America will be allowed to spend $399 to get one of these computers, with another being sent to a child in the developing world. This is an amazing chance to give 50% and still get something very cool for your money. And the computer is so low-power, it's very "green".
It's not exactly the Widow's Mite, but it's a start.
See the full story: '$100 laptop' to sell to public [BBC]
