I've been following with interest the discussion about sending computers
to the Third World.
The rationale is clear:
* many countries are desperate for computing power, for schools,
training, productivity, but cannot afford the latest hardware and
software
* literally millions of computers are b
I totally agree with Guido Sohne. In Nepal I can buy a new PIII for
US$300. Also importing PC for distribution into the country takes a lot
of time and effort due to the never ending red tape and can take
months. This increases the cost of the PC if the cost incurred in the
host country is added t
I write to correct some errors in the discussion related to our current
costs. www.WorldComputerExchange.org sources and tests donated
computers for partners in developing countries. Based on the current
amount of computers we ship, the share of costs we must receive per
donated Pentium is US$57.
