I think the gist here is correct. In some ways the OLPC reminds me of the Crunchpad, though at least the crunched failed fast. The OLPC was probably flawed in c

I think the gist here is correct. In some ways the OLPC reminds me of the Crunchpad, though at least the crunched failed fast. The OLPC was probably flawed in concept. Creating the hardware, software at that price & at that quality. Figuring out a way for very underprivileged (they might have one under-qualified teacher for a mixed age class of 50) students to effectively use it. Getting deals done with developing country ministries. New user interface ideas. etc. Every one of those was a big hurdle and the whole amounted to an enormously ambitious project.. I don't think the idea should die. The goal of getting connected devices to underprivileged students is more relevant and achievable than ever. The OLPCs mission can be superseded. It can be done as dozens of smaller projects: - connectivity projects; cheap wifi in hubs, schools and centers - Free education apps, maybe even a dedicated app store - Suitable devices A $100 rugged tablet/laptop seems more doable than ever. - donations of devices, hubs, etc These tasks can be done individually by people, charities, governments or companies competing, collaborating or completely separated. I bet most people on this site could think of several they could contribute time or money to. Some might even take one as a startup idea. The whole thing doesn't stalemate if some projects fail. Wifi in somas rural schools can be on project. Wifi hubs in urban poverty locations can be another. Free educational apps are a completely unrelated category of potentially excellent contributions.