Why Microsoft and Intel tried to kill the XO $100 laptop
Read this article from the Times of London before you spend one more dollar on Microsoft products or endorse Intel's Teach for the Future program!
Labels: intel, microsoft, negroponte, OLPC, Papert
posted by Gary at
1:16 PM
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Because of the network effect, even using unauthorized, zero-cost copies of Microsoft software supports the company. Also, using software that only runs on their platform is a way of supporting them as well.
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Peter, At
August 11, 2008 5:07 AM
Did you read this article back in May:
Microsoft Joins Effort for Laptops for Children?
I think Negroponte is doing a good job given the obstacles he has to overcome. BTW - what has Apple done lately to promote laptops for children? It certainly isn't in the (Macbook) air as far as I can tell.
By
Ihor, At
August 13, 2008 2:00 PM
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