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OLPC XO-3: third time’s the charm?

With much lower fan fare OLPC has released it’s latest attempt to bring a educational computer to the world’s children.  The OLPC project has had a series of hits and misses.  The initial release known as the XO-1 was received as a minor success.  The expectations could not be higher — bring advanced computing to the world’s poorest students.

one-laptop-per-childThere is much advanced technologies in these devices.  The target goal is under $100 for the 3rd generation device which is projected to ship in 2012.

OLPC received much attention since its launch with the UN, but the release of the XO-2 was scene as a break through that never materialized.  With tough economic conditions and globalized part manufacturing I’m not sure OLPC will be able to ship a tablet device by 2012 but boy I would sure want them to succeed.

I believe OLPC and its supporting research groups have made a huge impact in the computing world.  Before OLPC there were no netbooks….Negroponte‘s vision has already created a new marketplace.

The one real miss was the Sugar OS.  Sugar was designed for children yet due to the marketplace and influence of Microsoft, OLPC has adopted Windows as a supported OS.  I will never be convinced that children need to learn Microsoft Windows in order to use a child-friendly learning device.

Tags: OLPC, $100 computer, XO-3, tablet, open source, globalization, trends

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Design Education Globalization Network OLPC OpenSource Technology

One Laptop Per Child: John Lennon

Get a laptop and give one to a child in a developing nation

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Design Education Globalization Network OLPC OpenSource Technology

OLPC Peru makes a difference

Cannot help but wonder what American school children (Grades K-6) could accomplish with One Laptop per Child XO Laptop.  Dare I say the ‘competition’ for XOs in America this holiday season are gaming systems?  Actually the Give a Laptop, Get a Laptop Program isn’t really all that expensive in comparison with the top gaming systems:

Wii value bundle: $325.00
XBox 360 Pro: $300.00
PlayStation3 80GB Console: $400.00

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Design Education Globalization Network OLPC OpenSource Technology

2008 OLPC: Give One Get One

The 2008 holiday Give One Get One program for OLPC is now in full swing.  Please consider donating a unit to a child in need.  A new print on-demand manual is now available.  Looks like the Amazon links are not functional yet, so check out the details at Laptop.org and see how you can change the world one person at a time.

Tags: OLPC, Give One Get One, Amazon, XO, G1G1, globalization, trends

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Education Globalization Network OLPC OpenSource Technology TED

My favorite OS for kids

Sugar is a great little OS for little learners around the world.  Its the way an OS and laptop should be introduced to children.  Engineered for Children…what a concept.

Tags: OLPC, Sugar Labs, Amazon, XO, open source, globalization, trends