Learning The OLPC

The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project was the brainchild of Nicholas Negroponte, and has the stated goal of providing children everywhere the opportunity to learn. It’s really not intended to be a project about technology, and while many of the laptops are donated the prospect of being able to get a laptop and donate one at the same time for only $200 is extremely appealing.

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Too Many Options

One of the reasons for the success of Microsoft Windows is the prevalence of applications for the platform. If you need a program to manipulate video, capture audio or even edit a document then you can expect to find a number of competitive options. This should make it possible to review any one of a number of options and make an informed decision about which product meets your needs.
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