Looking for that perfect present for the holidays? Here is one to consider: it’s for someone you don’t know. Give a laptop to a child in a developing country. The One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) project is up and running. As an individual, you can make a contribution to this non-profit organization that will touch someone directly. The laptop, the XO, is designed specifically for use in developing areas. Don’t compare it to a standard laptop, because it is not one. It does look like a perfect fit for the intended audience. Everything I’ve heard about it says it is well designed and built to last. The children for whom these are intended have talent, but they may not have opportunities. Education is key to improving life, and this laptop is an education opportunity.
Instead of being a consumer during the holidays, be a provider.