Economist: “The OLPC staff will need to learn to listen to the candid criticism of outsiders for the second-generation of the laptop—or they do not deserve to build one.”
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@Govind, @David: I did sign-up only to be informed that the machines were only available for those in the US.
This review makes me skeptical. Not sure if I am keen on the G1G1 program anymore. One of the reasons—I presume—many have not given an outright negative review of the OLPC is because it’s such a great idea, and its concept is forcing an industry to wake up and innovate, while keeping the costs down. I really like this bit from the article:
Ultimately the OLPC initiative will be remembered less for what it produced than the products it spawned.
I am sure, if given the choice, the poor kids for which the OLPC was supposedly made will pick a year of decent food, or cottage, instead of the machine. That is not to say many will appreciate the entertainment, but primary necessities come first.
@David - I do not have point. I just remembered something and wondering over his point of view since he might have played with it as media folks might not be as savvy and not appreciate the efforts.
I thought you signed up for one.
Jan 5, 08 at 15:43He did, but I fail to see your point.
Jan 5, 08 at 22:59@Govind, @David: I did sign-up only to be informed that the machines were only available for those in the US.
This review makes me skeptical. Not sure if I am keen on the G1G1 program anymore. One of the reasons—I presume—many have not given an outright negative review of the OLPC is because it’s such a great idea, and its concept is forcing an industry to wake up and innovate, while keeping the costs down. I really like this bit from the article:
Jan 6, 08 at 04:06I am sure, if given the choice, the poor kids for which the OLPC was supposedly made will pick a year of decent food, or cottage, instead of the machine. That is not to say many will appreciate the entertainment, but primary necessities come first.
Jan 7, 08 at 02:12@David - I do not have point. I just remembered something and wondering over his point of view since he might have played with it as media folks might not be as savvy and not appreciate the efforts.
Jan 7, 08 at 05:54