Posted by: severian66
on November 21, 2004 10:07 PM
I question of the motives of MS in suggesting $100 PCs.
For one, most people in developing nations do not need computers and will never need them. They will incur costs associated with owning them that would be better spent of the family's welfare.
Two, it is arrogant to think that technology as we know it will improve people's lives in another country. Canadian eskimos were excited to finally get televisions, and when they did, the children quit listening to their elders, women worried about fictitious characters on Dallas, and children became susciptible to advertising.
Three, if MS wants to really help developing nations, they could help fund clean water projects.
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All this for developing nations
Posted by: severian66 on November 21, 2004 10:07 PMFor one, most people in developing nations do not need computers and will never need them. They will incur costs associated with owning them that would be better spent of the family's welfare.
Two, it is arrogant to think that technology as we know it will improve people's lives in another country. Canadian eskimos were excited to finally get televisions, and when they did, the children quit listening to their elders, women worried about fictitious characters on Dallas, and children became susciptible to advertising.
Three, if MS wants to really help developing nations, they could help fund clean water projects.
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