[elearning] An Indian PC?

[Roland Gesthuizen]

We are doing something similar with the Sun Terminal Server .. similar
idea. Robust and cheap computer (~$240) that plugs into devices with
network connection. In our case, it can handle multiple operating
systems and multimedia stuff. .Can be easily secured, configured and
upgraded.. Cannot wait for the Gillard funding to land in term 2 so we
can move beyond a trial to a full deployment. :-)

Regards Roland

2009/2/6 ken price <kenjprice at gmail.com>:
> A bit more on this $10 laptop form India unveiled earlier this week
>
> As it happens it's not a laptop, nor is it $10. It is a small computer
> "box" to which a keyboard and monitor can be attached. And its more
> like $30.
>
> This is not all bad however - kyb and screens last a long time and
> don't change much technically  - at least compared to computers.
>
> Maybe this could produce a model where schools provide keyboards,
> screens, internet access and central services while students own the
> computer (and one like this is at least as portable as a conventional
> laptop so it could travel with the student)?
>
> More, inc photos, at
> http://blog.wired.com/gadgets/2009/02/indias-10-lapto.html
> http://www.hindu.com/2009/02/04/stories/2009020457282000.htm
>
> Ken
> TASITE www.tasite.tas.edu.au
>
> On Mon, Feb 2, 2009 at 12:26 AM, Roland Gesthuizen
> <rgesthuizen at gmail.com> wrote:
>> >From a user on the the IAEP mailing list (an offshoot of the OLPC
>> project that I have been following):
>>
>> India to unveil laptop costing Rs500
>>     <http://internationalreporter.com/News-4455/india-to-unveil-laptop-costing-rs500.html>
>>
>>  'January 31, 2009 - With Tata Motor's coming out with the low-cost
>>  Nano car, a group of Indian students are coming out with a laptop for
>>  Rs500 ($10), cheaper than most pocket calculators, which can be used
>>  globally for educational purposes and revolutionaries the computer
>>  market in developing countries.....'
>>
>> Now things are hotting up with these small devices! Do not
>> underestimate the technology shift that is now kicking in to help
>> drive innovation in both China and India and how this could impact us
>> here. Whilst this ultra-cheap, Linux powered laptop might not make it
>> across the production line, the next may well.
>>
>> We ignore it at our peril.
>>
>> --
>> Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
>> http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au
>>
>> "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
>> change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
>> --Margaret Mead
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Roland Gesthuizen - ICT Coordinator - Westall Secondary College
http://www.westallsc.vic.edu.au

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
--Margaret Mead