Computer on a stick

[Jimbuna]

This will transform millions of peoples lives who have thus far never had the opportunity to have a computer or access the internet and for just $7

The USB flash drive is one of the most simple, everyday pieces of technology that many people take for granted.

Now it's being eyed as a possible solution to bridging the digital divide, by two colourful entrepreneurs behind the start-up Keepod.

Nissan Bahar and Franky Imbesi aim to combat the lack of access to computers by providing what amounts to an operating-system-on-a-stick.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-27346567

[Wolferz]

The background on that desktop is a bit odd and a little disturbing.

Junior terrorist in his Winnie the Pooh mask?

[vanjast]

I'd say the two 'entrepreneurs' are making money from memory stick sales, than providing access for the masses.

If they provided computers to the masses then I say 'Yup'.. but what good is a memory stick without a computer...

[Wolferz]

Originally Posted by vanjast

I'd say the two 'entrepreneurs' are making money from memory stick sales, than providing access for the masses.

If they provided computers to the masses then I say 'Yup'.. but what good is a memory stick without a computer...

Or electricity and internet access? Maybe they're looking to make a killing in the used PC arena if they can find enough generous suckers to buy them for the less fortunate.

[Jimbuna]

Most cynical gentlemen...shame on you both

[TarJak]

What's GT without a healthy dose of cynicism eh?

5 pints and I get pretty cynical too.

[Jimbuna]

Originally Posted by TarJak

What's GT without a healthy dose of cynicism eh?

5 pints and I get pretty cynical too.

Yeah but your handicapped...you've no grey matter in that thick skull and are most inadequate in being able to hold your beer

Notice I made no reference to your other handicap...brewers droop