http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/mar/28/rwanda-laptop-revolution
A well-written article which effectively communicates OLPC's goals in the context of Rwanda's troubled recent hostory. 4-page spread in the print version. However, as is unfortunately often the case with OLPC-F sources, Sugar is given short shrift. Software is mentioned in the print version tech-specs sidebar as "Linux-based", and referred to elsewhere as being "too slow"; and Windows will be available in future, the implication being that would correct something. The writer says: "The desktop appears as an unfamiliar cartwheel of programmes represented by child-friendly icons", but there's no exploration of Activities, or what the kids are doing - clearly, the unfamiliarity barrier played a role here, and the absence of the boot logo means the "system" is unnamed. Sean. _______________________________________________ IAEP -- It's An Education Project (not a laptop project!) [email protected] http://lists.sugarlabs.org/listinfo/iaep
