There was an interesting article in BBC News today at http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6679431.stm relating to $100 laptops being produced for children learning in developing countries. These rugged, wi-fi enabled, Linux-based laptops are bringing computer-based education into the classrooms for the first time in the countries adopting the scheme, and uses free 'open-source' software such as Linux (Operating System) and Firefox (Web browser).
Do any of you out there use open-source software on your home PC's? Maybe you're reading this web page using Firefox or running Ubuntu on your PC? What do you think about the benefits for bringing cheap laptops and free software into these developing countries? Feel free to discuss in the comments section (see link below) and anyone can now leave comments on our blog!
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