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Educational software packages for the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) XO laptop

Michael Keating

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The goal of the One Laptop Per Child program is "to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves." To stay true to this vision, educational software packages must be engaging and interactive. However, due to the XO Laptop's modest system components, the software must be very efficient in utilizing the laptop's resources.

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The goal of the One Laptop Per Child program is "to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves." To stay true to this vision, educational software packages must be engaging and interactive. However, due to the XO Laptop's modest system components, the software must be very efficient in utilizing the laptop's resources.

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The goal of the One Laptop Per Child program is "to provide children around the world with new opportunities to explore, experiment, and express themselves." To stay true to this vision, educational software packages must be engaging and interactive. However, due to the XO Laptop's modest system components, the software must be very efficient in utilizing the laptop's resources.

Key concepts: Laptop, Software, Computer science, Multimedia, Educational software, Software engineering, Operating system

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