[geeks] OLPCs for sale...

[Dan Sikorski]

ericj wrote:
> I believe the plan is for the governments of these countries to buy the
> devices (not really a laptop, after all). In that case, yes the money is
> coming out of the same pot as the medical, educational, etc. budgets. I
> haven't heard that any other parties have stepped up to pay for
> computers for Rwanda (or anywhere else). If that were the case, then we
> could discuss whether it was just an eccentric use of charitable funds.
>
>   
Well, in that case, the decision is up to their government.  Hopefully 
they make the right decisions.  I certainly would not advocate the idea 
of buying laptops instead of food, water or shelter.

    -Dan Sikorski