I think is a problem not only for OLPC but the majority of initiatives tackling the digital divide. Nevertheless, is the only way to avoid wasting money that could be more effective for other purposes: drugs, scholar material, food, etc. Let see how things go in Thainland.

And this is one of my great annoyances with the OLPC project – I don’t see much end user imput into the design process. Where are the developing world kids they say this is designed for? I only see Nicolas meeting with Presidents and Ministers, not prototypes in villiages. Oh, wait, maybe that’s what Thailand’s kids are for: http://www.olpcnews.com/countries/thailand/thailand_testing_530.html

Too bad they have to give up books for the laptops.