I came across an interesting article with regards to the status of the One Laptop Per Child initiative. The computers are now being manufactured in mass. It is interesting to note all of the big name tech companies backing the project. T-Mobile is outfitting nearly 8500 wireless hotspots in the US that will provide free service to customers who take part in the "give one get one" campaign. EA Games is offering to outfit the laptops with a copy of their popular game Sim City. Other corporations involved either technically or financially include Google, Intel, eBay, Advance Micro Devices, and News Corporation - a pretty extensive list.
The computers are scheduled to be distributed to eight third world countries by the end of the year. It will be interesting to see how this project pans out after it is put into place.
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The Give One Get One campaign is interesting. I suspect a lot of people who like to have the latest technology will contribute just to have one. The problem is that that approach may not scale once the neat factor is over.
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