From mboxrd@z Thu Jan  1 00:00:00 1970
From: Dave Eckhardt <davide+p9@cs.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: [9fans] A look at the OLPC environment
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> i'm just amazed they think it's possible to have a
> laptop + 1200x900 display for less than $100.

Interestingly enough, every time I've looked over their
material, there is something about how the machines will
not be available for sale to just anybody, but will be
sold only through government educational programs.  This
makes sense only if they cost more than $100 to produce--
for example, if it were *less* than $100, they'd be
thrilled to sell you one for $100 and use the profit to
make more machines for kids.

Dave Eckhardt