Chromebooks simply took over the netbook market which was already established by the time OLPC got some publicity. I think OLPC failed because it became more ab

Chromebooks simply took over the netbook market which was already established by the time OLPC got some publicity. I think OLPC failed because it became more about proving that tech and "bold ideas" from silicon valley could change the world, instead of seriously addressing issues in the third world – it reminds me of the PlayPump. https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2010/07/01/the-playpump-what-went-wrong/ https://news.climate.columbia.edu/2010/07/01/the-playpump-wh...