One Laptop per Child for $100.00 only (not yet out)

[vladmire]

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this is the dumbest idea ever, 1 laptop per child. how about 3 square meals per child. im sure 100usd can be used for better means.kids are dying of hunger in africa and all they can think about is laptops? sheesh

btaw, feeding these children would be more helpful next to it is education. how are they gonna learn if they cant focus bec of hunger.

[Visual C#]

People, these laptops are going to be offered to kids or countries who already have their basic needs covered (food/shelter/clothing). It's too bad that the stereotypical image of Africa with malnourished dying kids is still prevalent. Nigeria is an emerging economy; of course we wouldn't give laptops to kids who need to eat first. Libya, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and other emerging economies are ordering these laptops to empower their next generation.

I personally believe that this project is wonderful, and will change the way knowledge and learning is disseminated. It's no wonder then that Microsoft is also attempting to develop or adapt Windows XP for the OLPC!

[lokster]

People, these laptops are going to be offered to kids or countries who already have their basic needs covered (food/shelter/clothing). It's too bad that the stereotypical image of Africa with malnourished dying kids is still prevalent. Nigeria is an emerging economy; of course we wouldn't give laptops to kids who need to eat first. Libya, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, and other emerging economies are ordering these laptops to empower their next generation.

I personally believe that this project is wonderful, and will change the way knowledge and learning is disseminated. It's no wonder then that Microsoft is also attempting to develop or adapt Windows XP for the OLPC!

oh but still africa isnt all emerging countries like nigeria.there are just way more people suffering and stuff, ethnic wars. if they have money to develop somthing like this at least it should go into more of the basic needs.

[jiro81]

education is very important, and this kid-friendly laptop can really be of great help..
KUDOS! :mrgreen:

[simoko]

i don't know why hot kaayo sila aning OLPC project...kung kita dire mo buy ana unya panghatag didto sa mga public elem schools sa hinterlands unya wala kuryente didto...asa man nila e-toslok...sa ilong kung wala na charge ang batt.hehehe...its true that this can be very helpful to the kids as long as the support structure is ready...for example...computer literate na kaha ang atong mga titsers didto...unsa man nila pag teach kung sila mismo dili kabalo how and what to teach the kids...my 2cents worth of opinion lang..

[Visual C#]

oh but still africa isnt all emerging countries like nigeria.there are just way more people suffering and stuff, ethnic wars. if they have money to develop somthing like this at least it should go into more of the basic needs.

You apparently are still not getting it. The OLPC proponents are not shoving this device down anybody's throats; they make it, market it, and governments from the target countries decide if they want it or not.

Other people from other groups are already doing their part in alleviating hunger and disease in Africa (though I can't say that it's been a whopping success, but they're there nonetheless). Why not also address the lack of education as well? I always remember the old cliched adage that perfectly lends itself to this situation: give a man fish to eat, and he'll live for a day, but teach him how to fish, and he'll live for a lifetime.

[chanbri]

this is a really nice. cheaper lappies for everyone.

This will be meaningful though if the program is handled well.

Teaching kids and educating them with today's technology can help them elevate their future.

as they say, Teach them how to fish.

[BuslotBulsa]

hayahaya sa daghan ug anak sah... hehehe... nya mga bata pa...

[brad]

intel corp one of the sponsors pulled out from the project.

can someone put a link

[crinkle]

I always remember the old cliched adage that perfectly lends itself to this situation: give a man fish to eat, and he'll live for a day, but teach him how to fish, and he'll live for a lifetime.

i couldn't agree more.