The XO System seems to be a great new device to help those individuals in developing countries. It can assist those seeking a higher education because, by using laptops, they are presented with a brand new sphere of knowledge. Accessing the Internet gives students the opportunity to expand their horizons by reading information from other countries while also allowing them to question what they already know by reading scholarly articles by professors and educators alike.
I think those that criticize the system and giving laptops to small children need to take a closer look. Just like Bill Thompson, I believe that laptops and the Internet are waves of the future and are not going away anytime soon. Although these people in developing countries can also use food and other necessities, Internet is becoming a necessity. Therefore, it does not seem crazy nor bizarre for developing countries to request laptops as well as food and water.
However, the only thing I disagree with that seems to be present in these articles seem to be the safety features. For example, making the keypad and keys small so that an adult would not be able to use it if a laptop was stolen. What happens when the children turn into adolescents? If they are in school the students should still be able to use their personalized computers. But, if they have grown, they will not be able to because their fingers will be too big. Perhaps something else could be implemented so that these laptops, if they get in the wrong hands, will be useless for that individual.
Internet should not just be located or available only for countries that can afford it. Rather, it is our job to bring access to those who by themselves might not be able to receive it. Therefore, it is not unreasonable to give out laptops with Internet availability. It is becoming a crucial element of our daily lives and is necessary for all people. Until all individuals have it, our quest should be to provide it along with other necessities.
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