GOLFnSUN
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|  I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CPU
I'm just guessing now. But I'd be willing to bet a lot of money that the $100 laptop doesn't have an Intel processor.  I don't agree with the Intel chairman's assessment of why the $100 laptop is a bad idea. But that doesn't mean I agree that the best use of UN and developing nations money is in the purchase of laptops for disadvantaged regions. That money can be better spent on improving agriculture, healthcare, etc.
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CPM
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Miami, FL | I agree $100.00 can by a lot of rice and condoms. |
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jebba2005
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Portland, ME | Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CP
how will it work in 110 degree heat? |
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dave
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This would be the same Intel that has convinced most people that they need (Intel) CPUs in the 2-to-3 GHz range for adequate web access, right? |
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hamburglar_
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Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CPU
...and infrastructure, maybe?
"are intended to bring computer access to areas that lack reliable electricity"
They are putting the cart before the horse. What good is a laptop if you barely even have shelter to keep it from getting wet in the rain? |
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kamm
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Brooklyn, NY | reply to GOLFnSUN
Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CP
There are plenty of other programs for healthcare and such. |
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dave
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said by hamburglar_  :(..) if you barely even have shelter to keep it from getting wet in the rain? Where the hell did you get that from? |
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G_Poobah
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Keep em dumb, keep em ignorant, that's the way to win. Why waste money on something that will allow them to raise their quality of life. Stuff like medical books, or agricultural books, or even cheap laptops are wasted on 'those people of disadvantaged reasons'. Spend the money on rice, you can always withhold the food if they start to act up or complain about living conditions. God forbid the 'disadvantaged regions' should access modern information, or use a product in a manner that we, the all powerful leaders, don't see fit. We need to control everything they do, and not give them the tools to think for themselves. That's how revolutions start, and that would be a bad thing for those in power. The **AA's realize this, and so do the would be baby doc duvaliers and his retire-rich cronies.
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Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CPU
said by CPM :I agree $100.00 can by a lot of rice and condoms. emphasis on the condom part
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WareWolF2k
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Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CP
said by dave :This would be the same Intel that has convinced most people that they need (Intel) CPUs in the 2-to-3 GHz range for adequate web access, right? Thanks to microsoft & symantec, they do! |
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Asmodeus
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Spring Valley, CA | reply to CPM
most 3rd worlders don't even use condoms much less know what a condom is... |
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LOsErLuKiN
join:2004-01-18
Brooklyn, NY | reply to GOLFnSUN
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upidstay
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Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CPU
As long as the money to fund the program isnt from U.S. taxpayer dollars, let them do whatever they want in those third world countries. |
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kamm
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| Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CP
said by upidstay :
As long as the money to fund the program isnt from U.S. taxpayer dollars, let them do whatever they want in those third world countries.
Of course, because we simply refuse to match with Sweden or other countries per-capita charity.
You're the classic example why rest of the world think we are greedy arrogant MFs. Less irch countries give more than we do for poor and/or unfortunate contries. |
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reub2000
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said by Asmodeus :most 3rd worlders don't even use condoms much less know what a condom is... They can now google or wiki it on their new laptop. |
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cdigioia
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Re: I'll bet the $100 laptop doesn't have Intel CP
said by dave :said by hamburglar_ :(..) if you barely even have shelter to keep it from getting wet in the rain? Where the hell did you get that from? They're just saying that 3rd world countries have much more basic/important things to take care of, long before laptops. |
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dvd536
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said by G_Poobah :Keep em dumb, keep em ignorant, that's the way to win. Why waste money on something that will allow them to raise their quality of life. Stuff like medical books, or agricultural books, or even cheap laptops are wasted on 'those people of disadvantaged reasons'. Spend the money on rice, you can always withhold the food if they start to act up or complain about living conditions. God forbid the 'disadvantaged regions' should access modern information, or use a product in a manner that we, the all powerful leaders, don't see fit. We need to control everything they do, and not give them the tools to think for themselves. That's how revolutions start, and that would be a bad thing for those in power. The **AA's realize this, and so do the would be baby doc duvaliers and his retire-rich cronies. Thats a fine attitude until we help make them smart and then OUR jobs go over there to people that can do them as well as us but get paid like $3.50 a day.
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Combat Chuck
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3 edits | reply to G_Poobah
said by G_Poobah :Keep em dumb, keep em ignorant, that's the way to win. Cause, as we all know, laptops are the only way to learn anything.
I mean, when you're starving to death and about to die of Malaria, it'll really help out if you can order a Papa Johns and look up the drugs you can't get on WebMD.
PS: before you go into another raving rant about the **AA's and keeping the rest of the world ignorant let me point out 2 things:
1. 100$ goes a lot further in other countries than it does in the developed world...even further if you give it to someone who knows how to get others on board his mission.
2. 100$ worth of books are less fragile and can be easily passed from person to person potentially bringing knowledge to thousands of people. (Not to mention books don't need to find net access to be useful)
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