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We have been searching for an ultimate computing device. We recently ran into this raspberry-pi linux-based, disk-less device ($25 - $35) which could be our ideal candidate. Another low-cost technology that might eventually be a good fit... http://www.pcworld.com/businesscenter/article/241156/indias_lowcost_tablet_is_made_by_canadas_datawind.html As you know, such Network devices will have to be inexpensive, withstand harsh conditions of tropical climate, dusty air, low electricity consumption, and require low software and hardware maintenance. We can learn/teach MS Office trough Open Office, without paying MS license fee. Google Apps and Gmail - best of both worlds - free for schools and best of breed. Maybe you like the following Video regarding thin client and cloud computing. http://www.fool.com/fool/free-report/15/rbbillgates-audio0311-96980.aspx?source=irbspodft0000035 I have visited BTC on November 2010. Ran Yimsut has showed a grand example of WALKING the TALKING. I salute him for his leadership. This Project is financed by Charity and supporting by volunteers. http://dreamworldtoday.blogspot.com/ Warmest regards, //Perom On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 11:48 AM, Davan Long <[email protected]> wrote: > .. > > I wouldn’t be too quick to call it a useless skill. Many > enterprise-graded applications run on Linux. Beside, all major OS’s, be it > Linux, Microsoft, MAC, Android, …etc, have some concepts/principles and > architecture in common. A person with background or understanding in Linux > can quickly learn about other OS’s. Personally, I don’t see how one can > consider computer related knowledge or skill as useless. > > Cheers, > > > DL > > > On Tue, Jan 17, 2012 at 9:42 AM, Savun <[email protected]> wrote: > > Lok Perom, >> >> The price is good, but yo teach Khmer kids to use Linux computer, i think >> their skill is useless after graduation. This is reminding me of thousand >> of Apple computers, where donated to American's schools. After American's >> kids are graduated, they didn't get to use Apple, they are using IBM and MS >> Windows instead at their work place. >> >> According to my knowledge, Cambodia is the same. The population of IBM >> and Microsoft users are hight in Cambodia. >> >> Thanks, >> >> Savun >> >> >> On Jan 16, 2012, at 8:13 AM, Perom Uch <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> >> >> Dear Friends: >> >> I think this device is cheap, good for Technical school in Cambodia. >> It's Linux open source, can be used with open office SW, no need to pay >> MS license fee. >> >> What do you think? >> >> Best regards, >> >> //Perom >> >> - >> >> >> >> http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/raspberry-pi/ >> >> >> >> Hurray, it is now being mass-produced. Should be available for mail >> order in a couple of weeks. >> >> >> >> Since the initial order may be limited to 1 or a few units only, I may >> ask some of my friends to order some for me (if you are not interested in >> owning 1 for yourself). >> >> >> >> Stay tuned. >> >> <http://www.wired.com/geekdad> >> >> *GeekDad <http://www.wired.com/geekdad>* >> >> Parents, Kids and the Stuff We Obsess About >> <http://www.wired.com/geekdad> >> >> Previous >> post<http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/kids-app-design/?intcid=postnav> >> >> Next >> post<http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/a-message-from-glados/?intcid=postnav> >> Raspberry Pi Begins Manufacturing! >> >> - >> - >> - 1 >> in*Shar**e* >> >> >> - By Roy Wood <http://www.wired.com/geekdad/author/rrwood/> >> - Email Author <[email protected]> >> - January 16, 2012 | >> - 6:45 am | >> - Categories: Electronic >> Geek<http://www.wired.com/geekdad/category/electronic-geek/> >> - >> >> >> - >> >> <image001.jpg><http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2012/01/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-logo/>All >> you computer hobbyists out there will be delighted to know that the >> Raspberry Pi has officially headed for manufacturing. The news was officially >> announced <http://www.raspberrypi.org/archives/509> at the Raspberry Pi >> site a few days ago: >> >> Raspberry Pis started being made a couple of days ago, but I was >> forbidden to tell you about it until signed contracts and receipts for >> payment had arrived – it’s been killing me, especially since I’ve had tens >> of you asking me when manufacturing would start every day for the last few >> weeks. I am not good at keeping secrets. >> >> This means that the first units from the first batch will be rolling off >> the line at the end of January. This first batch will consist only of Model >> Bs, although you will be able to buy Model As later on. Details about >> whether we’ll wait for all 10k to come off the line before starting sales, >> and about what date we’ll be starting on, will come later; so that gives >> you something else for you to shift around nervously on your chairs about >> for at least another week or so. >> >> The Raspberry Pi system is a single-board computer based on the Broadcom >> BCM2835 system-on-a-chip. The specs include a 700MHZ ARM CPU, a VideoCore >> IV GPU, up to 256MB of RAM, an SD card reader, USB ports, and an optional >> ethernet port. The device supports common USB peripherals like mice and >> keyboards, can be connected to a TV or monitor, and will run Debian Linux. >> Oh — and did I mention that a Pi will cost a mere $25 or $35, depending on >> the model? >> >> That’s a *serious* amount of computing power in a small, inexpensive >> package. Considering the impact that the Arduino has had for DIY >> electronics, I’m looking forward to seeing what the Raspberry Pi does for >> hobbyist computing. >> >> Head over to the Raspberry Pi site <http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs> for >> more information. In particular, the FAQ >> page<http://www.raspberrypi.org/faqs>will tell you pretty much everything >> you need to know. >> >> >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "Cambodia Discussion (CAMDISC) - www.cambodia.org" group. >> This is an unmoderated forum. Please refrain from using foul language. >> Thank you for your understanding. 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