I read about it in the newspaper a couple of weeks ago. I wonder if it is only sold to nonprofits, or if it is commercially available. Is there something about it that limits its use to children?
2007-10-18 13:23:23 · 7 answers · asked by Trish T 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Laptops & Notebooks
It won't be on sale, exactly. OLPC announced some time ago, and should be commencing in November, its "give one, get one" program to allow people in developed countries to donate one laptop and be allowed to purchase one themselves in return.
http://www.xogiving.org/
2007-10-18 14:05:23 · answer #1 · answered by Spartacus! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I think they more of a low end computer and may use Linux OS. But, they do have Wireless Inet from what I had seen many months ago. It may have changed. Also, they really dirt proof because of the areas they will be used.
The article link is dated 11-20-2006.
http://www.webpronews.com/topnews/2006/11/20/laptops-for-third-world-countries
2007-10-18 13:32:38 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Note, the One Laptop Per Child system cannot run Windows. If you are looking for a cheap laptop they are now $400 ...
2007-10-18 13:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it will. the cost is up to $200, and i heard that it will be sold in the US for $400. you get one, and one gets bought in your name and donated to the developing world. i think that's the only way you can buy it in the states.
2007-10-18 13:26:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think they look at your financial background to see if you have dire need of a cheap laptop
2007-10-18 13:26:26 · answer #5 · answered by Albert 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if U mean the 1 from dell the answer is no
2007-10-18 14:53:39 · answer #6 · answered by SAM L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want it you have to pay more, and also buy one for a child.
http://www.xogiving.org/
2007-10-18 13:29:02 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋