Wednesday, June 21, 2006

Is $100 laptop project flawed? | CNET News.com

Is $100 laptop project flawed? CNET News.com: "'The real reason that this won't be successful is a misunderstanding of the history of technology. They are looking to introduce a nonstandard, untested platform...which they will only sell to governments,' he said. 'The decision to buy will be made by politicians who are elected every five years, and politicians generally don't take the decision to risk their political future on nonstandard technology.'
The project aims to develop a portable PC for use by children in the developing world for about $100. The price has risen since the plan was first announced to about $135 to $140. "

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