One Laptop Per Child Gets 4 Million Laptop Order
A spokesperson for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) program revealed July 31 that the countries of Nigeria, Brazil, Argentina, and Thailand have each tendered commitments to purchase 1 million Linux laptops through the U.S.-based program.
Several media outlets reported last week that Nigeria had committed to buying 1 million of the laptops, and others reported (incorrectly) that $1 million worth of computers -- or about 10,000 -- had been requested by the African nation.
OLPC program director for Middle East and Africa Khaled Hassounah confirmed that Nigeria has indeed committed to buy 1 million machines, and then revealed that Brazil, Argentina, and Thailand also have placed similar commitments.
"We are actively moving ahead with Brazil, Argentina and Thailand. Others (countries) are being considered," Hassounah said.
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