Taran Rampersad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > "In October, Shenzhen China-based HiVision will ship a MIPs-based Linux > mini-notebook for $98. The company is currently offering a similar > machine for $120, according to a video blog report from the > /Internationale Funkausstellunga/ (IFA) consumer electronics show in > Berlin this week.... > > ...The NB0700 pictured at right offers 512MB DDR2, a 30GB hard drive, > and a 7-inch 800x480 backlit display. Other features include an Ethernet > port, 802.11 b/g WiFi, two USB 2.0 ports, an SD card reader, microphone > and speakers, and VGA output. The NB0700 is said to offer three hours of > battery life and weighs just under two pounds (900 grams). The site does > not specify what type of Linux is used..."
While I find it very cool to see inexpensive GNU/Linux based devices with PC-like functionality becoming available, I wonder whether the question about the working conditions of the workers who produce these devices should not also be prominently raised, researched and discussed. Are their human rights being respected? Greetings, Norbert. -- Norbert Bollow <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Informatics Management and Consulting for Adaptability and Benefit/Cost Optimization in Harmony with Human Rights and Needs _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@digitaldivide.net http://digitaldivide.net/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
