

Problem with those they're still quite expensive, $200 each. There have been things like this before, OLPC(One Laptop Per Child). Many charities are trying to help in poorer areas, but now, two entrepreneurs reckon they may have the answer with an idea that funds itself, as Dan Simmons reports at the start of a global campaign." Many people would like access but find themselves on the wrong side of a digital divide that seems too difficult to bridge.

"Keepod 'magic drives' put Nairobi's children onlineĪround five billion people - two thirds of the world's population - still do not have access to a computer or smartphone. Here's a real worthwhile and practical use for Android-x86 that was featured on BBC the other day, Keepod, Uses old laptops where the HDDs have been removed for salvage and to raise capital, and everyone's personal Android system is on inexpensive bootable USB sticks.īBC News - Keepod 'magic drives' put Nairobi's children online
