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Economist on OLPC

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Posted on: August 1, 2007 9:38 AM, by Selva


"..trying to produce such an extraordinary product as a laptop that is kid-proof and capable of working in jungles, deserts or the bush, miles from the nearest grid connection, and all for the cheapest possible price, has concentrated minds remarkably. The XO offers a lesson for laptop-makers everywhere" -link

Earlier posts on OLPC.

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