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Archive for December, 2006



The Internet — a fragile system threatened by natural disaster (AFP)

Sunday 31 December 2006 @ 2:22 pm

AFP - The earthquake off Taiwan last Tuesday that shattered Internet connections for millions in Asia demonstrated starkly how vulnerable the vital network is to interruptions.

Original post by Yahoo! News: Technology News and software by Elliott Back




Specifications of the inexpensive laptop (AP)

Sunday 31 December 2006 @ 1:55 pm

AP - The XO computer, developed by the One Laptop Per Child project, is slated to ship to schoolchildren in developing countries in 2007. Hardware specifications are not final.

Original post by Yahoo! News: Technology News and software by Elliott Back




Low-cost laptop could transform learning (AP)

Sunday 31 December 2006 @ 1:54 pm

AP - Forget windows, folders and boxes that pop up with text. When students in Thailand, Libya and other developing countries get their $150 computers from the One Laptop Per Child project in 2007, their experience will be unlike anything on standard PCs.

Original post by Yahoo! News: Technology News and software by Elliott Back




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