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Networking for Knowledge

Networking for Knowledge. One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Foundation Founded in 2005 by Nicholas Negroponte Initial goal: To provide 150 million laptops to kids in developing countries by 2008 Laptops would only cost $100; sold directly to governments. Problems with Development .

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Networking for Knowledge

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  1. Networking for Knowledge • One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Foundation • Founded in 2005 by Nicholas Negroponte • Initial goal: To provide 150 million laptops to kids in developing countries by 2008 • Laptops would only cost $100; sold directly to governments

  2. Problems with Development • Initially designed with hand crank to provide reliable power supply • Difficulty in meeting $100 pricepoint ($188)‏ • Demand nowhere as high as expected • Resistance from educators and administrators

  3. Competition • Intel Classmate PC, powered by Microsoft Windows • Huge untapped market for PC owners in undeveloped countries • Microsoft offering XP/Office package for $3 (OLPC=Linux)‏ • Countries seeming to prefer big brands

  4. Remember the Goal... • How does competition benefit the children? • Why should $188 be spent on a laptop instead of books? • How will computer training children to enter the global marketplace? • OLPC vs. Classmate PC?

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