Coded-Dude
08-02-2006, 01:02 AM
A spokesperson for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program revealed July 31 that the countries of Nigeria, Brazil, Argentina, and Thailand have each tendered commitments to purchase 1 million Linux laptops through the U.S.-based program.
Several media outlets reported last week that Nigeria had committed to buying 1 million of the laptops, and others reported (incorrectly) that $1 million worth of computers -- or about 10,000 -- had been requested by the African nation.
OLPC program director for Middle East and Africa Khaled Hassounah confirmed to DesktopLinux.com July 31 that Nigeria has indeed committed to buy 1 million machines, and then revealed that Brazil, Argentina, and Thailand also have placed similar commitments.
I wonder if/when this will become available for American conumer purchase........
I would defiantely get at least one though I woudl rather pay $500 and donate 4 to four kids I think might benefit from it.
Anywho cheers! source (http://www.osdir.com/Article9116.phtml)
Several media outlets reported last week that Nigeria had committed to buying 1 million of the laptops, and others reported (incorrectly) that $1 million worth of computers -- or about 10,000 -- had been requested by the African nation.
OLPC program director for Middle East and Africa Khaled Hassounah confirmed to DesktopLinux.com July 31 that Nigeria has indeed committed to buy 1 million machines, and then revealed that Brazil, Argentina, and Thailand also have placed similar commitments.
I wonder if/when this will become available for American conumer purchase........
I would defiantely get at least one though I woudl rather pay $500 and donate 4 to four kids I think might benefit from it.
Anywho cheers! source (http://www.osdir.com/Article9116.phtml)