[IAEP] The Observer article on OLPC in Rwanda

[Sean DALY]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2010/mar/28/rwanda-laptop-revolution

A well-written article which effectively communicates OLPC's goals in
the context of Rwanda's troubled recent hostory. 4-page spread in the
print version.

However, as is unfortunately often the case with OLPC-F sources, Sugar
is given short shrift. Software is mentioned in the print version
tech-specs sidebar as "Linux-based", and referred to elsewhere as
being "too slow"; and Windows will be available in future, the
implication being that would correct something. The writer says: "The
desktop appears as an unfamiliar cartwheel of programmes represented
by child-friendly icons", but there's no exploration of Activities, or
what the kids are doing - clearly, the unfamiliarity barrier played a
role here, and the absence of the boot logo means the "system" is
unnamed.

Sean.