Discussions View:  Topic list, Topic summary Topics 1 - 6 of 6 You cannot post messages because only members can post, and you are not currently a member. Description: To provide kids with access to the global knowledge base via Internet connected computers and  to improve, enrich and expand their individual education, growth and development with the use of ICT. Supporting the work of partner NGOs with the collection of new and renovated  ICT equipment   Apple addresses it's Enviro-Critics Greenpeace and the Computer TakeBack Campaign    CUPERTINO, Calif., May 3, 2007 -- In an unprecedented statement yesterday, Apple chairman Steve Jobs posted an open letter to the public about his company's commitment to the environment. Apple has come under heavy fire in recent months from environmental groups Greenpeace and the Computer TakeBack Campaign for its perceived... more » By group-moderator  - May 3 2007 - 2 new of 2 messages     Changes come to world laptop programme    A very interesting report on the XO / OLPC project including reader comments: The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) programme that aims to provide an innovative portable computer to poor children around the world is running into difficulties that have forced major changes to the initiative, according to reports Friday.... more » By group-moderator  - Apr 30 2007 - 1 new of 1 message     Intel "eduwise" pc for the world's developing communities    The World Ahead Program from Intel Corporation aims to enhance lives by accelerating access to uncompromised technology for everyone, anywhere in the world. Focused on people in the world's developing communities, it integrates and extends Intel's efforts to advance progress in three areas: accessibility, connectivity, and education.... more » By group-moderator  - Apr 20 2007 - 1 new of 1 message     OLPC Laptop Shipments Delayed    Shipments of the XO notebook PC for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project will likely be delayed until the third quarter, the manufacturer said Friday. A full list of the hardware specifications [link] shows it also has a Secure Digital memory card slot, three USB ports,... more » By group-moderator  - Apr 20 2007 - 2 new of 2 messages     Microsoft computer literacy project aims to double PC User base    Microsoft aims to double PC base Microsoft software will sell for just $3 (£1.50) in some parts of the world in an attempt to double the number of global PC users. The firm wants to bring computing to a further one billion people by 2015. Governments in developing countries can purchase the cut-price... more » By group-moderator  - Apr 19 2007 - 1 new of 1 message     Microsoft announces software suite for schools in developing countries    April 19, 2007 (IDG News Service) -- BEIJING - Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates launched an initiative here Thursday aimed at bridging the digital divide between technologically advanced and developing countries. The initiative, an expansion of Microsoft's "Unlimited Potential" strategy, involves offering governments a US$3 software package called... more » By group-moderator  - Apr 19 2007 - 1 new of 1 message     No more topics in this group. 1 - 6 of 6 XML       Send email to this group: i-school@googlegroups.com