Friday, November 18, 2005

collision detection: Does Africa really need the $100 laptop?

collision detection: Does Africa really need the $100 laptop?

Apparently the $100 laptop is still alive, and I'm still interested in it.

This article is nice because it tries to answer the question -- does Africa need this $100 gadget?

And, as usual, I agree with Clive. The laptop as a consumer item Africa could live without. The laptop as a tool, a tool for thinking no less, is something that every child could use.

As I've said before -- the $100 laptop is an interesting problem to solve. The lesson plans, and uses for this laptop are what should be on everyone's mind next. Until I see those, the project won't be even close to successful.

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