Thin Client With OSS for Developing Nations

FridayBob writes "The BBC has a story on a new, ultra-thin client that a group of not-for-profit developers, Ndiyo, hope will open up the potential of computing to people in the developing world. Not surprisingly, their system uses open source software. The system runs Ubuntu Linux with a Gnome/KDE deskto and OpenOffice. From the article: 'Licences for software are often a significant part of expenditure for smaller companies which rely on computers. But a recent UK government study, yet to be formally published, has shown that open source software can significantly reduce school budgets dedicated to computing set-ups.'"

Thin clients for models

[dotslashdot]

What about thin clients for models? They regurgitate whatever information you feed them.

Wow

[Lukesed]

I have no idea what this story is about. Seriously.

TCO

[xx_chris]

100 pounds!? Don't they understand that by using open source software their total cost of ownership will be much greater than if they used Windows. Get with program, poor people. Make Bill richer.

Who's behind this..

[swab79]

I wonder if Mark Shuttleworth has anything to do with this? What with the Ndiyo being another african word...

Re:The third world need wireless mesh.

[NanoGator]

"No, the third world needs a source of clean drinking water..."

Yeah, it's such a pity that OSS developers can't write clean water.

Re:Nice

[KermitJunior]

I like the nick. It speaks volumes for your comment. :)