Readers Respond: $100 Laptop Affords Opportunity

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Published: Jul 17, 2006
Updated: Feb 2, 2021
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Going back a few years, I cant help but remember my excitement with my TRS-80 and, later on, my Apple IIe [Jim Rapozas Tech Directions, “$100 Laptop Affords Opportunity,” June 26/July 3]. The One Laptop Per Child initiative could multiply that excitement, curiosity and creativity by the millions! I believe the good old days are out ahead of us.

Bill McGovern
National Sales Manager
Dataforth

if the $100 laptop didnt have Nicholas Negroponte behind it, it would have zero chance of ever seeing the light of day [Jim Rapozas Tech Directions, “$100 Laptop Affords Opportunity,” June 26/July 3]. I have little doubt he will succeed with his vision. Please keep us posted as this project becomes an exciting reality.

John Heizer

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