One of the Reasons Why the Initial Enthusiasm for OLPC

question 68

Multiple Choice

One of the reasons why the initial enthusiasm for OLPC [one laptop per child] did not translate into firm commitments for orders was:

• A) the computer XO was not rugged enough to handle heavy use and abuse.
• B) the computer XO was not dust and water proof, dust being a major problem in many countries.
• C) the higher price of computer XO.
• D) the images were bright even in sunlight.
• E) the computer XO did not have Wi-Fi community.

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