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$100 Laptop Takes Flight in Thailand

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the all-about-the-benjamin dept.

EmperorKagato writes "Nicholas Negroponte's project for every child to have a laptop will come true for over 500 students in Thailand. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra expects each child to receive a laptop instead of books as the books will be provided electronically. The laptop, mentioned previously on Slashdot, will now be brought to children in Thailand in October and November, with hopes for future shipments to Nigeria, Brazil and Argentina in 2007." This story selected and edited by LinuxWorld editor for the day Saied Pinto.

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  1. Warranty coverage? by Kesch · · Score: 1, Redundant
    $100 Laptop Takes Flight in Thailand


    I know these laptops are built to be rugged, but is it really a good idea to send them flying through the air?
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  2. Preemptive by Tweekster · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Not everyone that is poor in the world is starving to death and barely able to make any sort of living. Some people are just poor, their basic needs are met though, now they need education, that is what this laptop is for. Not the people that are literally starving to death or still have to worry about the plague.

    If your response was gonna be "why dont they worry about feeding them instead" you are an idiot, and should frankly just shut up.

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