The ability to mesh network was included in this laptop's specs from the
beginning, if I remember correctly. We've discussed this topic to
death...I really don't see anything very new in Negropointe's work so
far. I'll be more inclined to think well of the project if it's
implemented in a suitable fashion...with decent levels of support
(hardware, software, and networking), wireless internet infrastructure,
internet backhaul equipment and upstream bandwidth procurement at
affordable costs (and paid by whom?), initiatives to train and support
teachers and content creators in developing nations, etc. Otherwise, I
don't really see the point. Haven't generations of experiences proven
that throwing technology at a problem accomplishes nothing? This project
seems to allocate an undue amount of funding towards technology, with
little or no thought for all of the other factors that create a
successful community technology movement.
Dave.
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Cindy Lemcke-Hoong wrote:
Here is an followed-up article on the $100 laptop for every child. I found it on the OpenSpectrum.info website.
http://www.volweb.cz/horvitz/os-info/news-feb06-017.html
The interesting part of the news, for me, is the addition of WiFi, and this
sentence below.
Some of Negroponte's MIT associates are also following him to his OLPC
non-profit to assist, which speaks even more highly of this highly-regarded
initiative.
Cindy
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