News from IndustryIntel develops PC for developing countries

Intel develops PC for developing countries. PCPro News. Online April 2006. Intel has launched its 'Discover the PC' campaign, with platforms and partnerships to bring affordable computing to developing countries. … a low cost desktop platform that will be distributed through government agencies and telecommunications companies to people who would not ordinarily be able to own one. The distributors will be key to ensuring that recipients have Internet access says Intel. The launch starts in Mexico, and will be expanded to Brazil, Egypt, Ghana and Nigeria, with other countries being added later in the year. The PC is described by the company as a 'fully-featured, high-quality, low-cost desktop PC' with an 'easy-to-use interface'. …