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OLPC “Give 1 Get 1″ in Europe

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

OLPC’s G1G1 program is coming back and will also be available in Europe this time. In the G1G1 you pay for two OLPCs, one of which is donated to a third world country and one of which you receive yourself.

  1. When will G1G1 v2 be available in Europe? Monday, November 17, just like in the United States.
  2. At what price?Around $399 | £254 | €312 (No VAT will be applied only shipping costs!).
  3. Which countries will be included? The 27 member states of the EU, plus Switzerland, Russia and Turkey.
  4. Will we get customized keyboards? No, there will only be English/International keyboards.
  5. Which power-plugs will be available? European and UK.
  6. How will I be able to order or donate? Also via Amazon’s online-store at amazon.com/xo from where you will be redirected to amazon.co.uk.

OLPC News [via Slashdot]

Windows XP vs. Sugar on the OLPC

Sunday, July 27th, 2008

OLPCNews has a comparison of Windows on the OLPC and the original Sugar. IT really is a sad, sad read. The comparison is partly based on the Microsoft Unlimited Potential video (above).

OLPCNews [via Slashdot]


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