One for me, and one for thee...

[mdlbear]

One Laptop Per Child machines for sale this Christmas: buy two, one goes to developing world - Boing Boing

The Foundation that manages the One Laptop Per Child Program (which will give one low-cost, Linux-based laptop to every child in the developing world -- eventually) is making their machines available for sale in the developed world this Christmas. The price is $399, and includes two laptops, one of which will be given to a child in the developing world. I've just signed up to get one -- I just wish that this was structured as a donation to the Foundation, since I think they'd sell a ton of these if the purchasers could get a tax-receipt for them just before the tax year closes.

It's not unlikely that I'll take advantage of this. The XO is just amazingly cool. (From BoingBoing; also noted in this post by technoshaman.)

Comments

I however, WILL

[capplor.livejournal.com]

We've been eyeballing that thing for Tammy. We may come to you for support, as needed.

Re: I however, WILL

[mdlbear]

Note the double negative -- I'll almost certainly spring for it, but for me rather than the kids (I don't think either of them would be very interested).

Re: I however, WILL

[mdlbear]

You can make a really good desktop kids' machine with Linux and any old PC -- unlike Windows and Mac, Linux is easy to lock down completely.

Re: I however, WILL

[capplor.livejournal.com]

Probably so, and for competative price, but at this point I like the size and durability features of the OLPC machine, and I don't mind supporting their project. Given that this is a "limited time" offer, and I have two kids, I'll keep that in mind for future reference.

But you're right. Early morning, and I didn't see the double-negative.