HP Markets Cheap 4-User PCs To African Schools

Kracs writes "HP are supplying their low-cost multi-user 441 desktops to African schools. Running Mandrake Linux, and sporting four screens (1xTNT2 AGP, 3xTNT2 PCI), keyboards and mice (1 PS2 set, 3 USB sets) they provide relatively cheap computer access for up to four users (of particular interest to schools in low economic zones). However, according to this article on New Zealand's Xtra news page they've only manufactured enough to outfit schools in South Africa. HP has commented that they're talking to several organisations and are hoping to bring the PC to market in other regions but have stated they will only be marketed to developing countries." (Remember, there are also home-grown methods to achieve similar results.)

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[TyrranzzX]

Great to see that HP is joining in with building up computers in countries

Same great slave labour policies, cheapier and crappier parts. -HP

Seriously, wouldn't it be more pertinant to get most of the continent to the point where they have food and water and can farm, rather than get them wired? I mean, sure, the nigerian 411 scams ARE a form of foreign aid, but still.