the rix mix

$150 laptop; the One Laptop per Child Foundation hopes to get cost down to $100. Bill Gates is skeptical, which immediately got me interested. The chief technologist for OLPC is from Intel, it uses a Linux-based OS, & has no hard drive. It has a clear if small screen, camera, is wireless, networks wireless up to 1/3 of a mile within schools & villages, & recharges with a foot pump. Geeks, don't rush to Toys R Us, it won't be for retail sale anywhere (until some of the kids barter them for food, maybe).