[Bridging_the_digital_divide] LeapPad in Afghanistan

[bridging_the_divide at touchsmart.net]

Scott,

This is a great application for this kind of technology.  I have been a  
proponent for decentralized publishing and making information available  
to those who can't ordinarily access digital content.

They still have to, in my opinion, ensure that lots of batteries are  
available.

Further, I heard they pulled this off with lobbyists.  I also hear that  
they are about to do something with Iraq along similar lines.

I wonder how it will respond to dust?

Best Regards,
jb

On Aug 10, 2004, at 6:08 PM, bridging_the_divide at touchsmart.net wrote:

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