A Little Laptop With Big Ambitions

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A Little Laptop With Big Ambitions
How a Computer for the Poor Got Stomped by Tech Giants

 

In 2005, Nicholas Negroponte unveiled an idea for bridging the technology divide between rich nations and the developing world. It was captivating in its utter simplicity: design a $100 laptop and, within four years, get it into the hands of up to 150 million of the world's poorest schoolchildren.

I'm still anxiously awaiting MY $100 laptop; and, after reading this report in the WSJ today, I'm even more excited to share my experiences.

If you have a moment, please view the video (from the WSJ.com website!).

Comments

[Jason W. Womack, MEd, MA]

Wayan,

Thanks for stopping by this blog! And, thanks for letting us know that "we're not all alone in this together!"

To be sure, I'll be blogging the event as much as possible. I leave for a business trip tomorrow, and hopefully my XO will be here when I return!

[Wayan @ OLPC News]

You're not the only one awaiting an XO - there is an entire fan base lusting after them too.