Comment a good idea from the from the wiki... (Score 1) 816
"While the OLPC originally planned to make the laptop available only through governments, Negroponte has indicated that they may partner with well known brand-name manufacturers to create a commercial version which would sell for about $225, that would subsidize units in the developing world." [wikipedia]
This is a great! If people will pay $300 for an Ipod, I am sure people would buy these computers even without reading some of the other /.'rs comments.
From my life experiences and then more so from witnessing up-close the aftermath of Katrina here in Mississippi, it is clear to me that you can't just wait around on governments or governing bodies to rectify situations. Take action that advances the principles you believe in! Making these computers available in the US for profit could raise valuable capitol to aid in the ongoing production and development of this unit, as well as raising awareness of the project in the first world. Whenever you pull one of these out I am sure you would get some questions about it... And whenever you get a question that would be an opportunity to educate the people about the project.
This laptop has great potential for education in the third world, and it has an amazing potential here as well... There is no telling what great and innovative uses people will find for it, both in business and in day-to-day life.
Allowing world-wide access to these computers is a great idea.
Oh... and who cares what Bill says.
This is a great! If people will pay $300 for an Ipod, I am sure people would buy these computers even without reading some of the other
From my life experiences and then more so from witnessing up-close the aftermath of Katrina here in Mississippi, it is clear to me that you can't just wait around on governments or governing bodies to rectify situations. Take action that advances the principles you believe in! Making these computers available in the US for profit could raise valuable capitol to aid in the ongoing production and development of this unit, as well as raising awareness of the project in the first world. Whenever you pull one of these out I am sure you would get some questions about it... And whenever you get a question that would be an opportunity to educate the people about the project.
This laptop has great potential for education in the third world, and it has an amazing potential here as well... There is no telling what great and innovative uses people will find for it, both in business and in day-to-day life.
Allowing world-wide access to these computers is a great idea.
Oh... and who cares what Bill says.
