Post Titled: '$100 laptop' production begins...

I seem to come across this story periodically, (throughout the last few years, actually) btu today It struck me: could this thing really alter the dynamics of life, level the playing field even more- as Thomas Friedman has gushed?... I mean, up until now home computer technology has pretty much been a luxury of middle class or wealthier people of wealthier nations... anyhow, full story HERE.