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:Why is Microsoft Underpowering One Laptop Per Child?
Why is Microsoft Underpowering One Laptop Per Child?
May 14, 2008, 22 :30 UTC (3 Talkback[s]) (5248 reads)

(Other stories by Matt Asay)

[ Thanks to Matt Asay for this link. ]

"Boingboing is reporting that Microsoft is forcing OEMs into using artificially low hardware specifications. Even if you erroneously believe that OLPC is simply a matter of price tag, Microsoft's actions are puzzling, to say the least. Well, as long as you imagine that Microsoft is in it for the kids.

"As Cory Doctorow notes:

"Microsoft is trying to distort the market for cheap, tiny laptops by setting up artificial incentives to manufacturers to limit the power and capability of their lowest-cost units..."

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It seems that the author is confusing OL ...   Confusion   
Onan the Barbarian
May 15, 2008, 07:28:22
 
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