By Jonathan Fildes
Science and technology reporter, BBC News
Computer enthusiasts in the developed world will soon be able to get their hands on the so-called "$100 laptop".
The organisation behind the project has launched the "give one, get one" scheme that will allow US residents to purchase two laptops for $399 (£198).
One laptop will be sent to the buyer whilst a child in the developing world will receive the second machine
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The offer to the general public comes after the project's founder admitted that concrete orders from the governments of developing nations had not always followed verbal agreements
Nicholas Negroponte told the New York Times:
"I have to some degree underestimated the difference between shaking the hand of a head of state and having a cheque written."***
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/6994957.stmPolitical leaders not good for their word? Well, thank goodness that's not something we've ever had to deal with in this country! :sarcasm:
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