[Localization] [Grassroots-l] Localization Digest, Vol 16, Issue 14

[Yama Ploskonka]

Ouch, you are too right.  The whole concept of a change-your-own 
keyboard is a problem when seen that way,  The fact that many or even 
most G1G1s will be purchased by geeks doesn't change that...

Oh well, it seemed like a a good idea at the time.

It still can be done, but I see your point, and it is a very valid one

LASKE, Lionel (C2S) wrote:
>> You really want that everyone who thinks that 150 euros is not soo
>> much and that the XO looks sweet and otherwise has no technical know
>> how will need to unscrew the XO and change the keyboard?
> 
> Okay, let's imagine that every buyer of the G1G1 Europe will be a hacker or a geek.
> So don't just spend time to assemble the XO, put all pieces in a box and let each buyer to "build itself its XO" like a Meccano. Don't take time to setup a build on it, each buyer will go to the web site to download the latest build and flash it using an USB key.
> Is it really your idea ?
> 
> Hmmm, my feeling it's very different. When I (finally) received my G1G1 from US, I was very proud to give it to my seven year's old son and seen that without help he could really play and learn with it.
> 
> OLPC means One Laptop Per CHILD or One Laptop Per COMPUTER-GEEK ?
> 
> See you soon at Hacker Space Festival in Paris ;-)
> 
>         Lionel
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