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January 29, 2010
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1:10 am
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olpcnews:
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Re: Don't send OLPC your XO laptops for Haiti: hmmm... Canadian G1G1ers did not get this? http://goo.gl/fb/ouL6 #olpc |
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3:02 am
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mrkschan:
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i like this! "it was well known that most XOs would be dropped several times during their life span." #olpc |
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3:28 am
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olpcnews:
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Re: What do you think about "Win a Laptop" Promotion from Betty Crocker: I won? http://goo.gl/fb/S9DC #olpc |
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3:41 am
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rosamariatorres:
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En el #WEF en #Davos N.Negroponte mencionó #Peru como ejemplo de uso de la OneLaptopPerChild #olpc ¿Q dicen l@s peruanos? #educacion |
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4:03 am
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olpcnews:
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Friday Twitter Chat! How can OLPC help? http://goo.gl/fb/F0fH #olpc #haiti #earthquake #haitianchildren #hashtag |
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4:16 am
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Friday Twitter Chat! How can OLPC help Haiti?: I know you wanna comment, but use Twitter instead? http://goo.gl/fb/68Om #olpc |
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5:15 am
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Waveplace Foundation: OLPC Haiti Rebuilding Done Right: Hi all, Tim Falconer here. Thank you Wayan? http://goo.gl/fb/ftAo #olpc |
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6:11 am
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rosamariatorres:
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What is Village School? RT @olpcnews @joevans Anyone has recent experence prchasing #OLPC 4 specific loc ex Village school in #ElSalvador? |
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7:23 am
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olpcnews:
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Re: Don't send OLPC your XO laptops for Haiti: Just in case you missed it... http://www? http://goo.gl/fb/BKCt #olpc |
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7:23 am
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cpanelhosting:
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RT @olpcnews: Re: Don't send OLPC your XO laptops for Haiti: Just in case you missed it... http://www? http://goo.gl/fb/BKCt #olpc |
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12:21 pm
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airjump:
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RT @olpcnews: Friday Twitter Chat! How can OLPC help Haiti? - today at 3pm EST - http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc #haiti |
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12:23 pm
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olpcnews:
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The Apple Ipad vs the Notion Ink Adam tablets: Some thoughts about these two new tablets? http://goo.gl/fb/sUNz #olpc |
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1:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on eKindling and OLPC Philippines: Birthplace of Something Special: I hope that when you write such an? http://goo.gl/fb/lvA3 #olpc |
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1:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Waveplace Foundation: OLPC Haiti Rebuilding Done Right: Potential idea (not my own) regarding Haiti? http://goo.gl/fb/DvDL #olpc |
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1:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Defend the Truth with OLPC Jamaica's Music Video: Digital media in the curriculum of the students? http://goo.gl/fb/SygL #olpc |
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1:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Children's Security is Now Possible with OLPC Bitfrost: Bitfrost is almost complete. Its working? http://goo.gl/fb/ld6Q #olpc |
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1:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Donate Your XO Laptop to Youth Country Missionaries Club: Such a beautiful thing and so few people? http://goo.gl/fb/NJQE #olpc |
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2:10 pm
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downeym:
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Can OLPC help Haiti? Don't miss the first-ever #OLPC Twitter Chat today at 3pm EST. More info: http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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2:28 pm
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random_musings:
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Enroute to the very outskirts of Vienna to set up two XO-1s that are heading to Nigeria next week. #olpc |
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2:46 pm
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HaitiRewired:
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RT @downeym: Can OLPC help Haiti? Don't miss the first-ever #OLPC Twitter Chat today at 3pm EST. Info: http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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2:54 pm
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olpcnews:
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Join us today for 1st #OLPC Twitter Chat at 3pm EST see: http://is.gd/7gjAP @stcaccess @whitneyq @mikejmcginnis @DeusExBestia @ChrisTheFeral |
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3:15 pm
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olpcnews:
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Friday Twitter Chat! How can OLPC help Haiti? - today at 3pm EST - http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc #haiti |
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4:00 pm
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wayan_vota:
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How can OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 4 hours using #OLPC - see http://is.gd/7gjAP and follow @OLPCNews |
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4:12 pm
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FranXOphonie:
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XpressO: Enfants pour l'Éducation: Des XO pour outiller de «grands» penseurs de l'éducation à Montréal #olpc http://is.gd/7ioXG |
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4:18 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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Archaic may not be the word RT @OECD Why does 1-to-1 computing sound archaic? OECD mtg discusses single-use computers in the classroom #olpc |
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4:29 pm
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lmockford:
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RT @FranXOphonie XpressO: Enfants pour l'Éducation: XO pour outiller de «grands» penseurs de l'éducation à Montréal #olpc http://is.gd/7ioXG |
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4:30 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can OLPC help Haiti? - Do you think @olpc will join us for the Twitter Chat? http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc |
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4:53 pm
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olpcnews:
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Joining us today for 1st #OLPC Twitter Chat at 3pm EST? http://is.gd/7gjAP @RaceTalk @DanWalshed @kyledaustin @OLPC @lmockford @juliobiason |
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5:00 pm
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olpcnews:
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in 3 hours - Twitter Chat: How can OLPC help Haiti? http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc #haiti |
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5:05 pm
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downeym:
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3 hrs to go: Can OLPC help Haiti? The first #OLPC Twitter Chat today at 3pm EST. More info: http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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5:14 pm
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kara_h:
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@CrisisCamp @kalabird at least 2 of us were using an XO at the DC #cchaiti last weekend so they can be used for the effort here too #olpc |
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5:17 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Waveplace Foundation: OLPC Haiti Rebuilding Done Right: I don't know if I completely agree with the? http://goo.gl/fb/3Exo #olpc |
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5:19 pm
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kara_h:
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@olpcnews at least 2 of us were using an XO at the DC #cchaiti last weekend so they can be used for the effort here too #olpc |
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5:24 pm
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Mokurai:
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RT @olpcnews: in 3 hours - Twitter Chat: How can OLPC help Haiti? http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc #haiti |
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5:38 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Contribute to OLPC News: Have XO laptop never really got around to try it out on the give 1 get 1? http://goo.gl/fb/29XO #olpc |
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6:00 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 2 hours using #OLPC - see http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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6:19 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Contribute to OLPC News: Evelyn, Thanks for your thoughts, but we don't need an XO as much as others? http://goo.gl/fb/lLBQ #olpc |
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6:30 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can OLPC help Haiti? Do you think @nnegroponte will join us for the Twitter Chat? http://is.gd/7gjAP #olpc |
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6:37 pm
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PerBusch:
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Agree with RT @stcaccess Good gesture. RT @whitneyq: Packing my #OLPC to go to Haiti - http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Haiti |
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6:38 pm
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PerBusch:
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Wondering if the #OLPC #accessibility project still exists - http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Accessibility /@olpcnews? |
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7:00 pm
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downeym:
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Coming up in one hour: Can OLPC help Haiti? #OLPC Twitter Chat at 3pm EST. More info: http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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7:00 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 1 hour using #OLPC - see http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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7:01 pm
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olpcnews:
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Comment on Waveplace Foundation: OLPC Haiti Rebuilding Done Right: Hi, Tim Falconer again. Just to clarify, in? http://goo.gl/fb/UI5S #olpc |
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7:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Re: The Apple Ipad vs the Notion Ink Adam tablets: I've noticed a frequent objection for? http://goo.gl/fb/Rmva #olpc |
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7:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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Saw ya! RT @kara_h: @CrisisCamp @kalabird at least 2 of us were using an XO at the DC #cchaiti last weekend #olpc |
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7:14 pm
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olpcnews:
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Joining us today for 1st #OLPC Twitter Chat at 3pm EST? http://is.gd/7gjAP @kara_h @allnetbooks @kimblem @PerBusch @ictdev |
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7:16 pm
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orcmid:
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Wonder what I seek is not #iPad but future #OLPC slate integrted with Windows-centric SOHO environment and apps (Outlook). |
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7:17 pm
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playingwithsid:
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@PerBusch Not sure, last time I checked #OLPC still needs a a11y team |
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7:30 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can #OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 30 minutes! Set up your fav Twitter Client and check chat questions on http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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7:40 pm
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downeym:
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Best way to follow & participate in #OLPC Twitter Chat in 20 minutes? Check out TweetChat: http://bit.ly/bcNnMp |
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7:45 pm
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bzg:
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RT @olpcnews How can #OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 30 minutes! Set up your fav Twitter Client and check chat questions on http://i... |
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7:46 pm
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GregYohn:
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OK, laugh! This is my first time Tweeting. If I see my message, then I guess I set up things correctly! #olpc |
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7:48 pm
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downeym:
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@GregYohn Looks fine to me! #olpc |
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7:49 pm
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FranXOphonie:
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RT @olpcnews: How can #OLPC help #Haiti? - Twitter Chat in 30 min! Set up your Twitter Client and check chat questions on http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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7:50 pm
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downeym:
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Starting in 10 minutes - get your thoughts and answers ready: Can OLPC help Haiti? #OLPC Twitter Chat info: http://is.gd/7gjAP |
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7:51 pm
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GregYohn:
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So, I need to click on #Haiti to talk about OLPC there or is the correct place for the chat? #olpc |
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7:54 pm
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downeym:
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@GregYohn All you have to do is include #OLPC in your Tweet. Easy! #OLPC |
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7:54 pm
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downeym:
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@GregYohn ... and if you're using TweetChat.com, you don't even need to do that, it will do it automatically. #OLPC |
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7:55 pm
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olpcnews:
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How can OLPC help #Haiti? - #olpc Twitter Chat in 5 minutes! - We'll start with introductions: name, how'd you get an XO? Its name (if any) |
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7:56 pm
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olpcnews:
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Greg, follow this link and sign in http://tweetchat.com/beta/room/olpc #olpc |
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7:56 pm
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random_musings:
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RT @olpcnews: How can OLPC help #Haiti? #olpc Twitter Chat in 5 min! - We'll start with intros: name, how'd you get an XO? Its name (if any) |
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7:59 pm
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GregYohn:
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OK...I did a G1G1 in 2007 and thought my future son could use it. He was born in Mar 2008. He is at YouTube Andres Felipe Yohn #olpc |
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8:00 pm
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olpcnews:
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Welcome to the #olpc Twitter Chat on How can OLPC help #Haiti? Please start w/ intros: name, XO source, XO name, and 1 XO thing you love |
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8:00 pm
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downeym:
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Hi all. Michael Downey from @IUinformatics and @OpenMRS and fairly new to OLPC stuff. Currently XO-less. Wanna donate one? :) #OLPC |
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8:01 pm
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olpcnews:
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I'm @wayan_vota in real life, have 3 XO's from G1G1, and my daughter already ripped the keys off one, and they're (almost) waterproof #olpc |
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8:01 pm
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GregYohn:
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I love the Wifi of the XO, Greg Yohn is my name. Greg is the XO name. #olpc |
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8:02 pm
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olpcnews:
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@downeym you can always ask for one from the @olpcnews quiver
#olpc |
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8:02 pm
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random_musings:
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Hi all. Christoph Derndorfer from OLPC (Austria) and olpcnews here. Owner of 2 XO-1s and 1 XO-1.5. Love MLJ's display and Sugar. #olpc |
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8:02 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Ed Cherlin, Earth Treasury. XO loaned from Google, Mokurai, I love to think about a network of a billion children. |
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8:03 pm
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downeym:
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@olpcnews Y'all may convince me yet! :) #OLPC |
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8:03 pm
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joncamfield:
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I'm Jon Camfield, and I got my OLPC from the original G1G1 (I got it in march 08). I love scaring people by dropping it on the floor. #olpc |
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8:05 pm
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olpcnews:
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No lurking! If you're following the #olpc Twitter Chat, speak up say hello! |
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8:05 pm
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olpcnews:
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Q1. Just how many dusty XO-1's will OLPC's call generate? Will we see tens, hundreds, or tens of thousands? #olpc |
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8:05 pm
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GregYohn:
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http://translate.google.com/# is good if anyone is not good with English. #olpc |
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8:05 pm
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downeym:
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#OLPC Twitter Chat pro tip: Go to http://tweetchat.com/beta/room/OLPC or just add #OLPC to your Tweet to participate! #OLPC |
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8:06 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti I don't see how XOs can help right now, but I can imagine that XOs in use could have overcome the communications wipeout. |
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8:06 pm
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random_musings:
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re: Q1: I'd expect to see several hundred XO-1s being re-donated for Haiti efforts. #olpc |
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8:07 pm
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downeym:
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I ask out of ignorance: How many XO's were shipped as part of G1G1? How big of a base are we dealing with? #OLPC |
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8:07 pm
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joncamfield:
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FYI, http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_for_Haiti has the details on the call for unused OLPCs #olpc |
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8:07 pm
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olpcnews:
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~70K xo's went out with 1st G1G1, ~20K in second one #olpc |
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8:08 pm
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random_musings:
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@downeym Approximately 90K in total IIRC. #olpc |
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8:08 pm
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joncamfield:
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re: Q1 - The bigger problem will be getting in touch with those who are no longer active in the community #olpc |
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8:09 pm
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olpcnews:
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Wondering what's happening with #olpc hashtag? Its a Twitter Chat! join us (details http://is.gd/7gjAP ) #olpc |
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8:09 pm
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GregYohn:
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I wish those with G1G1 would all know via email of OLPC News and the forum! #olpc |
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8:09 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #haiti BTW, I was the first localization administrator for Haitian Creole, Kreyòl Ayisyen. |
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8:09 pm
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olpcnews:
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how to reach them? RT @joncamfield: re: Q1 - The bigger problem: getting in touch with those who are no longer active in the community #olpc |
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8:10 pm
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downeym:
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It strikes me that people who participated in G1G1 to begin with, would be more likely to donate (humanitarian-minded). #OLPC |
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8:10 pm
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random_musings:
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@joncamfield NN sent out a massive e-mail to several ten-thousands of people within the past 48h so #olpc can definitely reach A LOT of folk |
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8:10 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Anybody see Paul Farmer on C-SPAN with Sen. Kerry's committee? |
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8:10 pm
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joncamfield:
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What's the value of 100-1k laptops in uncertain states of updating; will 1CC flash them all? Load localized content? Lots of manpower #olpc |
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8:11 pm
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joncamfield:
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@random_musings I never got the call. Maybe it will show up 5 months late, like my G1G1 laptop? #olpc |
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8:12 pm
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downeym:
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@Mokurai What'd he have to say? (In < 140 chars!) #OLPC |
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8:12 pm
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olpcnews:
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good point - refurbish hell RT @joncamfield: 100-1k laptops in uncertain states of updating; will 1CC flash them all? #olpc |
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8:12 pm
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mahlness:
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Mark Ahlness, 3rd grade teacher in Seattle, 6 XO's - seeing no easy answer to this Haiti/xo question... #olpc |
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8:12 pm
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random_musings:
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@joncamfield Odd, all G1G1 '07 donors should have received it. And #OLPC is getting a lot of replies to that mailing from what I can see... |
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8:12 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @joncamfield Yes, we can get techies to update laptops. It's an emergency. Real question: What XOs are good for amid chaos. |
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8:13 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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I am Ecuadorian. Have been following #olpc developments since its start. Saw it operating in #Uruguay and other LatinAmerican countries. |
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8:13 pm
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GregYohn:
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I saw via BBC TV that the XO was being sold in Afghanistan by a small rural vendor. It was on last night's show. :( #olpc |
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8:13 pm
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random_musings:
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@joncamfield Flashing 100 XOs takes 3 to 4 hours max. thanks to the NANDblaster. #olpc |
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8:13 pm
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downeym:
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But will a few hundred make much of a difference when there are (presumably still) already 14k in Haiti? #OLPC |
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8:14 pm
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random_musings:
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My approach would be to boot up all donated XOs, then NANDblast, then sort out the ones where things didn't work out. #olpc |
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8:14 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym Paul Farmer, Partners in Health, talked about health needs and reconstruction, preferably without Disaster Capitalism. |
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8:14 pm
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GregYohn:
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Buenes Tardes Rosa! Mi esposa y bebe en Cali, Colombia! #olpc |
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8:15 pm
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random_musings:
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@downeym Depends on whether it reaches the "right" people (re: "making a difference") #olpc |
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8:15 pm
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olpcnews:
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bigger Q2: Are XO-1's or XO-1.5's still relative in age of netbooks? or iPads? #olpc |
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8:15 pm
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downeym:
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http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_for_Haiti : "9 out of 10 'broken' laptops can be fixed with the right part or update in 15 minutes." #OLPC |
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8:15 pm
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jakedarnell:
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If we did re-flash these, they have the hardware to support VoIP. How about adding skype to connect people again? #OLPC |
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8:15 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Conjecture: XOs plus jabber server can spread wireless connectivity over many square miles. Offer to emergency services, govt. |
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8:15 pm
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jakedarnell:
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The biggest issue is the network remaining in Haiti. #OLPC |
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8:16 pm
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downeym:
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Q2: Are XO-1's or XO-1.5's still relative in age of netbooks? or iPads? #OLPC |
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8:16 pm
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joncamfield:
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@olpcnews The XO is still pretty rugged; I can't imagine the iPad lasting a day without it's screen being scratched to uselessless #olpc |
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8:16 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc fans should read these "5 lies we tell ourselves (and funders) when developing new tech for ppl in need" http://ow.ly/16rSVh by @ict4d |
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8:16 pm
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random_musings:
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@jakedarnell Good idea but I don't think I've seen Skype working under Sugar (yet). Might work on DebXO or Ubuntu though. #olpc |
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8:17 pm
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downeym:
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Agree with @joncamfield on need for ruggedness in post-disaster environment. iPad? Seems way to fragile. #OLPC |
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8:17 pm
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GregYohn:
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XO-1.5's are about as powerful as my ASUS Ebox that use an Intel Atom processor. #olpc |
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8:17 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @olpcnews XOs don't need WiFi router or Internet to connect wirelessly over moderate distances, given line of sight. |
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8:18 pm
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kara_h:
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@downeym I agree, much as I love Apple the iPad would be the wrong tool for the job #olpc #olpc |
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8:18 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti No Skype! Free software! Ekiga Softphone, or shared Record sessions. |
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8:18 pm
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GregYohn:
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I use Voip using my Twinkle and my 12Voip or VoipRaider account info. It is nice calling my wife in Cali for free while in Bogota! #olpc |
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8:19 pm
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downeym:
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Just joining #OLPC Twitter Chat? Introduce yourself! Name, XO source, XO name, and 1 XO thing you love.... #OLPC |
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8:20 pm
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downeym:
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+1 for deploying FOSS as long as it's usable and low-maintenance on the ground :) #OLPC |
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8:20 pm
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kara_h:
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even if your XO is in use, handy at Crisis Camps when your laptop is elsewhere ... so it is still working for the cause but not there #olpc |
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8:21 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @rosamariatorres Important for new ideas, but not for XOs, which are well established. I'll talk to them about my idea later. |
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8:21 pm
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joncamfield:
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Access to resources like haiti.ushahidi.org for road closures, medical service locations, etc. would be useful #olpc |
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8:21 pm
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downeym:
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We're on Q2: Are XO-1's or XO-1.5's still relative in age of netbooks? #OLPC |
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8:21 pm
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joncamfield:
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Lack of GPS/location data is a hindrance #olpc |
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8:22 pm
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downeym:
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Would other hardware be more helpful right now for Haiti than the XO? Why? #OLPC |
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8:22 pm
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joncamfield:
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@downeym The XO-3 tablet will be out soon, right? It is both an OLPC and an iPad... right? (joking) #olpc |
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8:22 pm
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olpcnews:
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Q3: So are XO laptops relative to Haiti's relief effort? #olpc |
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8:22 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym XOs relevant? Are ruggedness, low power, mesh networking relevant? Who else has them? |
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8:23 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc chat: I have seen #XO laptops broken-out of service in #Uruguay, small country (3 million) w/highest HDI in this region.U want #Haiti? |
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8:23 pm
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random_musings:
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@downeym re: Q2: Yes, I think it's still very relevant, due to features such as ruggedness! #olpc |
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8:23 pm
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downeym:
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@joncamfield Don't forget the handy thumb-loop/lanyard-attachment :) #OLPC |
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8:24 pm
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jakedarnell:
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@downeym cellphones would be the best, in terms of technology, right? There is already the 4636 short code set up. #OLPC |
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8:24 pm
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joncamfield:
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re Q3: relevant, sure - people can always find a use for computers; but only if there is enough infrastructure - charging, wifi #olpc |
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8:25 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @jakedarnell Cell phones would be great if the towers and switches weren't down and out. |
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8:25 pm
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joncamfield:
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RT @jakedarnell: @downeym cellphones would be the best, in terms of technology, right? There is already the 4636 short code set up. #olpc |
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8:25 pm
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downeym:
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I don't think they're relevant ... yet. Still need to focus on healthcare & communication to rebuild govt. Mobile phones, SMS, etc. #OLPC |
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8:26 pm
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GregYohn:
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The XO needs a warning to tell you when you are running out of its 1GB internal flash memory. #olpc |
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8:26 pm
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random_musings:
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My thoughts exactly! RT @Mokurai: #olpc #Haiti @jakedarnell Cell phones would be great if the towers and switches weren't down and out. |
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8:26 pm
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downeym:
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@Mokurai As an amateur radio operator I've been surprised to not hear much about radio voice/packet services in use .... #OLPC |
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8:27 pm
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olpcnews:
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FM Radio rocks - can the XO be hacked to receive FM? #olpc |
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8:27 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Well established, not necessarily well operating. Lessons need 2 be learned. 5 lies valid RT @Mokurai #XOs are well established |
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8:28 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym There is a story about ham operators from the Dominican Republic setting up a system, then leaving because of security |
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8:28 pm
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olpcnews:
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And let's not fool ourselves - the XO mesh networking was a great idea, and generally works, but is way too buggy for unsupported use #olpc |
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8:29 pm
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GregYohn:
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Chris, mind mentioning about the XO 1.5? Might be better in Haiti now. #olpc |
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8:29 pm
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jakedarnell:
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@Mokura If the network is down, 2 sets of #openBTS would word. But isnt digicell still functioning? RT @random_musings: My thoughts... #OLPC |
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8:30 pm
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downeym:
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@olpcnews Radio is so much easier to deploy. I picked up FM radio with disconnected earbud earphones yesterday. Uncanny. #OLPC |
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8:30 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @olpcnews You could probably get FM with a USB attachment, but as far as I know, only one FM station in PaP survived. |
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8:31 pm
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downeym:
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Digicell is still working widely throughout the country and PAP. Over 10k SMS's processed by Ushahidi 4636 project. #OLPC |
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8:32 pm
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jakedarnell:
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Sorry, I have to leave. My wife and I are heading to a speech given by Carl Wilkens. Good luck everyone with the brainstorming! #OLPC |
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8:33 pm
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downeym:
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@jakedarnell Thanks! Stop by http://j.mp/OLPCsurvey before you go or later on? #OLPC |
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8:33 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym +1 to Digicell and Ushadidi. |
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8:33 pm
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joncamfield:
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Does Digicell - Haiti support GPRS? They rolled it out very quietly in Jamaica (it worked if you hacked it, but wasn't advertised) #olpc |
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8:33 pm
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GregYohn:
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Far too many Americans went to Haiti for "Poverty Tourism" instead of giving their air fares and hotel expenses to hire locals. #olpc |
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8:34 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti I still haven't heard any real suggestions for deploying and using XOs in Haiti. Without training, ??? |
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8:34 pm
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downeym:
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@joncamfield In theory yes, but not sure about post-quake. #OLPC |
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8:34 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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I'm not sure if sending laptops over RIGHT NOW would be wise, they've got to start rebuilding before they can th... @olpcnews #olpc |
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8:34 pm
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olpcnews:
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Q4: How should XO's be deployed in rebuilding Haiti? to relief workers or education or?
#olpc |
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8:35 pm
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olpcnews:
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Like this #olpc chat? Be sure to follow @olpcnews to learn of more |
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8:35 pm
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downeym:
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I just can't see XO's providing much value until basic services are established. #OLPC |
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8:35 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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...think about learning. Although it's a very nice thought. Once they've started to rebuild, then maybe send some over. @olpcnews #olpc |
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8:36 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @ChrisTheFeral Rather than donating and shipping, it would be better to use the 10,000+ in storage in Haiti. If intact. |
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8:36 pm
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downeym:
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XO's for resource-strapped relief org communications maybe? But yeah, way too soon for education projects, I think. #OLPC |
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8:36 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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If they're not in an environment where they can concentrate, it's practically useless. @olpcnews #olpc |
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8:37 pm
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GregYohn:
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I think only preexisting programs need the XO now, provided they still have teachers, students, and elec to recharge. Could be alt NRG #olpc |
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8:37 pm
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joncamfield:
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Q4: I thought OLPCs could only be used for education... and for the Haiti instance, are probably best to jumpstart post-recovery edu #olpc |
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8:37 pm
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joncamfield:
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@downeym I bet an OLPC+usb+gprs cell would make a decent internet terminal #olpc |
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8:38 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti - Right #Radio has been key in Haiti 4 info, comm, educ, in creole RT @downeym I've been surprised not 2 hear much about radio |
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8:38 pm
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downeym:
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Do we really want to experiment in disaster-stricken communities? Or stick to proven tech/strategy? #OLPC |
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8:38 pm
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GregYohn:
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VOIP needs 200K to work usually with a DSL or faster connection, not Dial Up. #olpc |
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8:40 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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A4: I'd think give them to the kids for EDU, although nobody should experience such horrible events, the... @olpcnews #olpc |
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8:40 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti I provided some info and links on Daily Kos, http://bit.ly/5c8nPX. I plan to write an update tomorrow. |
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8:40 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Has any of U been in Haiti? Do U speak creole? Are U aware of the history and situation of #education in the country? |
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8:41 pm
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downeym:
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@GregYohn Right ... good to think about the things that have to be in place for XO's to be successful. #OLPC |
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8:41 pm
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random_musings:
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I think sending XOs to organizations and people in Haiti who have worked with them before (e.g. Waveplace) does make sense. #olpc |
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8:41 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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A4: ..they're the next generation. @olpcnews #olpc |
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8:41 pm
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joncamfield:
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@downeym Yes, but most of Int'l Dev and Econ Dev is experimentation with unproven theories impacting livelihoods already... #olpc |
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8:43 pm
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downeym:
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@ChrisTheFeral Like your response but tricky to follow split into parts :) #OLPC |
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8:43 pm
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GregYohn:
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I have an Econ Dev and since do not speak the language, never expected to go there. Although, have friends from there. #olpc |
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8:43 pm
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random_musings:
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@rosamariatorres No, but then again, nobody here is planning to go. Rather people w/ on-the-ground experience (eg waveplace) should! #olpc |
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8:44 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti : Haitian children deserve great, affectionate Haitian #teachers and caregivers, who speak their lang & share their culture |
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8:44 pm
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downeym:
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@rosamariatorres Good point about risks of not understanding culture/context on the ground. Important to know before sending in tech. #OLPC |
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8:44 pm
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random_musings:
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@ChrisTheFeral A4 is just another ARM combo, not better or worse than other products out there IMHO. #olpc |
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8:45 pm
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downeym:
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@random_musings I think that was "Answer 4" and not the A4 processor :) #OLPC |
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8:46 pm
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GregYohn:
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Noticed that DR seems to be not so nice to Haitians. Theyre removed totally from a DR border hospital at nite back to Haiti Dios Mio #olpc |
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8:46 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Real people, affection, care, are main actors in Haiti now, not tech gadgets deserving themselves attention and resources |
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8:47 pm
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olpcnews:
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Q5 What technology support systems does the XO require? #olpc |
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8:47 pm
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downeym:
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Q5: What technology support systems does the XO require? #OLPC |
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8:48 pm
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ChrisTheFeral:
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#olpc @olpcnews Answer to Q4: I'd think give them to the kids for education, although nobody should experience suc (cont) http://tl.gd/5vc6e |
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8:48 pm
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downeym:
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A5: Besides the obvious tech needs - attention, time, and energy. #OLPC |
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8:48 pm
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joncamfield:
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re Q5: charging stations, wifi, software development for relevant projects, training and tech support #olpc |
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8:49 pm
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GregYohn:
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It needs elec, memory cards/USB, maybe mouses too since the mouse pad is flaky when its is used when warm temp. #olpc |
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8:49 pm
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Mokurai:
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@rosamariatorres #olpc #Haiti Haitian children need relief from racism embodied in national policies of France and US for 200 years now. |
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8:50 pm
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random_musings:
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Q5: electricity, WiFi networks and School-servers... #olpc |
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8:50 pm
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GregYohn:
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Ethernet cable with USB adapters be used if portability is not needed. #olpc |
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8:51 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym Electricity, and either Internet or a Jabber server would be good. Tech support. Training. |
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8:51 pm
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random_musings:
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Good point! Could also make a good XO-as-XS. RT @GregYohn: Ethernet cable with USB adapters be used if portability is not needed. #olpc |
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8:53 pm
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GregYohn:
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@Mokurai I see racism in Colombia towards AfroColombians, but they get better treatment than Haitians and DR. Two different countries. #olpc |
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8:53 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Electric power still down in Haiti. Most emergency power comes from diesel generators. Port destroyed, so hardly any diesel. |
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8:53 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#OLPC #Haiti Pls dont. It would be highly irresponsible. RT @downeym Do we really want 2 experiment in disaster-stricken communities? |
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8:53 pm
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downeym:
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Is Internet a priority? Satellite/VSAT stuff is expensive. Or can local networks suffice temporarily? #OLPC |
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8:54 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti No emergency planning for communication, electricity in Haiti, or in previous disasters such as Asian tsunami. |
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8:55 pm
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olpcnews:
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But is XO the best tool? RT @ChrisTheFeral: @olpcnews Answer to Q4: Id think give them to the kids for education #olpc |
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8:55 pm
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random_musings:
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@downeym I think local networks always offer A LOT of potential (something that is often underestimated IMO) #olpc |
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8:55 pm
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olpcnews:
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Never is RT @Mokurai: #olpc #Haiti No emergency planning for communication, electricity in Haiti, or in previous disasters #olpc |
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8:56 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @downeym No tech can work without first fixing the electricity supply or providing substitutes. Also, no port to land them. |
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8:56 pm
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GregYohn:
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Internet not mandatory. Do not like students with 2nd class computer training. Like OpenOffice, like Office, but FREE for XO. #olpc |
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8:56 pm
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olpcnews:
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Re: The Apple Ipad vs the Notion Ink Adam tablets: If this video is any indication the? http://goo.gl/fb/gMfO #olpc |
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8:57 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Ask ppl in Haiti, Haitians, what they want-need at this point.Consult.Don't treat them as "beneficiaries".Treat 'em as subjects |
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8:57 pm
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downeym:
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We'll keep going for a while longer, but please check out this super-quick 5 question survey before you leave: http://j.mp/OLPCsurvey #OLPC |
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8:57 pm
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olpcnews:
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Final Q: Who would be the best in providing an XO-centric learning ecosystem in Haiti? OLPC itself or....? #olpc |
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8:58 pm
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olpcnews:
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Wave cash RT @Mokurai: #olpc #Haiti Can anybody get the attention of a solar company that can donate #olpc |
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8:58 pm
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GregYohn:
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Ports are opening. Like some nibble NGO's unload in small boats at secure beaches. BIG BOYS can not think small scale distribution. #olpc |
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8:59 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @rosamariatorres Ask ppl in Haiti. Yes, exactly, but how do we ask without communications? |
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8:59 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #haiti NO RT @olpcnews But is #XO the best tool? RT @ChrisTheFeral: @olpcnews Answer to Q4: Id think give them 2 kids for #education |
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8:59 pm
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olpcnews:
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Great point! RT @Mokurai: #olpc #Haiti @rosamariatorres Ask ppl in Haiti. Yes, exactly, but how do we ask without communications? #olpc |
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9:00 pm
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downeym:
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A6: I never thought of OLPC as an aid organization ... do they have any experience in anything like that? They seem more strategic. #OLPC |
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9:00 pm
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random_musings:
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re: final question: people and organizations with extensive local experience, networks and resources (e.g. Waveplace). #olpc |
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9:01 pm
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tonnet:
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RT @rosamariatorres: #olpc fans should read these "5 lies we tell ourselves (and funders) when developing new tech for ppl in need" http://ow.ly/16rSVh by @ict4d |
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9:01 pm
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GregYohn:
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Why can not all cities get a visit from an NGO/Military visit? Send them in via Helocopter to dist supplies in each place.
#olpc |
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9:03 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #haiti Arent U in contact w/Haitians in or out of Haiti? RT @Mokurai Ask ppl in Haiti. Yes, but how do we ask w/out communications? |
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9:03 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Only radio station in Port-au-Prince: http://bit.ly/8YDDwM |
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9:04 pm
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olpcnews:
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Repeating Final Q: Who would be the best in providing an XO-centric learning ecosystem in Haiti? OLPC itself or....? #olpc |
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9:04 pm
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downeym:
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Are there any other org's working with OLPC/XO's in Haiti other than Waveplace? #OLPC |
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9:05 pm
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GregYohn:
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I read the French translation of what OLPC was doing in Haiti from Dec. So, much talk and not action like Waveplace has done & is doin #olpc |
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9:07 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti Lack of infrastructure in Haiti, money from mangoes, coffee, lying on ground but nobody can pick it up. http://bit.ly/atFyYM |
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9:07 pm
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downeym:
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A6: Seems to me that once again the ministry of ed needs to be involved, but they are surely in disarray right now. #OLPC |
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9:08 pm
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olpcnews:
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Waveplace, IADB both work with XO's in Haiti already #olpc |
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9:08 pm
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GregYohn:
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http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article.php?PubID=1&ArticleID=76769&PubDate=2009-12-08 use http://translate.google.com #olpc |
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9:08 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Small case is the way 2 go, but implies small PROJECT and INEQUITY RT @GregYohn BIG BOYS can not think small scale distribution |
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9:09 pm
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olpcnews:
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other than that, I don't knwo of any, but I'm sure small, nimble, private schools with a solid IT staff could roll out XO's #olpc |
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9:09 pm
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olpcnews:
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Only prob: small, nimble, private schools with a solid IT staff would roll out netbooks instead #olpc |
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9:09 pm
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Mokurai:
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#olpc #Haiti @OLPCnews OLPC cannot provide curriculum, texts, training. Expects governments and NGOs like Open Learning Exchange to do it. |
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9:10 pm
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downeym:
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I do think there is value in tech-mediated creativity to express the emotions & feelings that people probably are having. But how? #OLPC |
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9:10 pm
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GregYohn:
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OLPC is a drop and run operation. Who is there to handle more than hardware issues? #olpc |
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9:11 pm
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downeym:
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@GregYohn Right now, anyone who would be is certainly focusing on rebuilding and urgent stuff. #OLPC |
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9:12 pm
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random_musings:
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I dont agree with the notion that projects always need 2 be small. Many interesting things only start to happen when something is BIG! #olpc |
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9:12 pm
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GregYohn:
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They say 15000 deployed in Haiti, but how many used by the children and not in a warehouse unused? #olpc |
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9:13 pm
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olpcnews:
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Bonus Question: If not the XO, what kind of tech could be most useful in Haiti right now? #olpc |
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9:14 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Writing-drawing-painting. Haitians are gr8 artists! RT @downeym value in tech-mediated creativity 2 express feelings..But how? |
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9:14 pm
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GregYohn:
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alt energy to power batteries used to recharge the rest of the tech. #olpc |
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9:15 pm
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downeym:
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Hmm. More *working* mobile phones/SMS. Let people get their voices out and let others know they're OK. Flip-style video cameras? #OLPC |
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9:15 pm
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olpcnews:
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sober note: #Haiti Gov says 112,000 is official death toll http://bit.ly/9K9ztQ #olpc |
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9:16 pm
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GregYohn:
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BTW, where are those pull string chargers for the XO? I saw a similar product used to recharge cell phones. #olpc |
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9:16 pm
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olpcnews:
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low-tech: running water, working electricity, hot stoves #olpc |
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9:17 pm
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downeym:
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For whoever asked about solar, Tough Stuff has mobile phone chargers $10 wholesale. Still kinda steep for such widespread need. #OLPC |
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9:17 pm
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olpcnews:
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Thanks everyone for coming out the first ever OLPC News #olpc Twitter Chat. Pretty good conversation for 1 day notice #olpc |
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9:18 pm
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downeym:
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Thanks for participating in the first #OLPC Twitter Chat! Please take a few seconds for this short survey: http://j.mp/OLPCsurvey #OLPC |
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9:18 pm
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olpcnews:
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We'll have a transcript of this chat up on OLPC News in a few minutes and be sure to take the survey #olpc |
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9:18 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti Why think of tech? Sense of "normalcy" RT @olpcnews If not the #XO, what kind of tech could be most useful in Haiti right now? |
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9:20 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti I would say #radio = communication RT @olpcnews If not the #XO, what kind of tech could be most useful in Haiti right now? |
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9:20 pm
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random_musings:
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Thanks a lot from Austria as well. This was my 1st Twitter Chat and I have to say I enjoyed it a lot! Have a great weekend everyone:-) #olpc |
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9:21 pm
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GregYohn:
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Chris. drink some beer for me! :) #olpc |
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9:21 pm
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downeym:
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Enjoyed the fray ;-) hope to see more at some point. #OLPC |
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9:23 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti TX. So short, so much 2 say! RT @downeym TX for participating in the first #OLPC Twitter Chat! Survey: http://j.mp/OLPCsurvey |
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9:24 pm
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GregYohn:
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Went FAST....this was the first time I Tweeted! :) #olpc |
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9:26 pm
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GregYohn:
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Check out my little Amer Ambassador in Cali, Colombia on YouTube. search Andres Felipe Yohn. OK proud Papa! #olpc |
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9:30 pm
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random_musings:
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Hope nobody is too annoyed by the 30+ updates from the @olpcnews twitter chat (http://bit.ly/9lD6ve) we had. Filtering "#olpc" should help;) |
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9:33 pm
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rosamariatorres:
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#olpc #Haiti #education For those of U reading Spanish, let me share this piece I wrote during a mission to Haiti 1998 http://bit.ly/aUkZpW |
