ICT SupportPCs for the poor: Which design will win?

PCs for the poor: Which design will win? Michael Kanellos. CNET News.com. Online February 2006. It's easy to list the benefits of bringing inexpensive computers to the billions of people who live in rural villages and urban centers in the developing world. … Village computers allow kids to take classes in areas where schools have closed and let adults learn pricing strategies for their agricultural products. A van rigged with a satellite connection and printers produces inexpensive books for kids in Uganda. … In some countries, like Egypt, a growing technology base holds the promise of a rising middle class, and eventual political stability. … Designing machines that are resilient, powerful and cheap enough to reach those not yet online, though, has proven a lot tougher than expected. … Recently, some new ideas have come to the forefront. … a quick rundown of their pros and cons: …