Laptop for Every Child
So there is this article that just appeared that says that the laptop for every child will cost more than 100 dollars.
The actual cost of the computer is closer to 200 dollars. The article suggests that the added cost will stop countries from buying the computer. I don't agree but I do think that the computer should have a commercial arm that helps offset the charitable computer. So a regular computer company should have a computer that is sold and a portion of the sales go to support the non profit computers sold to third world countries.
Here in Singapore, we give money every weekend for some charity that is collecting near the subway. Most people like to contribute to charity when they know it is going to a good cause. This computer program is a good cause and should be supported by the non profit arms of large corporations and individuals.
Not only will the computers help third world countries, but it will help build up the idea that technology can cross the line between the wealthy and the poor. The computer is a tool and should be giving to all children so that they can expand their learning opportunities.
The actual cost of the computer is closer to 200 dollars. The article suggests that the added cost will stop countries from buying the computer. I don't agree but I do think that the computer should have a commercial arm that helps offset the charitable computer. So a regular computer company should have a computer that is sold and a portion of the sales go to support the non profit computers sold to third world countries.
Here in Singapore, we give money every weekend for some charity that is collecting near the subway. Most people like to contribute to charity when they know it is going to a good cause. This computer program is a good cause and should be supported by the non profit arms of large corporations and individuals.
Not only will the computers help third world countries, but it will help build up the idea that technology can cross the line between the wealthy and the poor. The computer is a tool and should be giving to all children so that they can expand their learning opportunities.
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