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Closing The Divide

Microsoft has developed a new technology that uses unused television spectrum to provide rural Americans without access to high-speed internet a wireless solution that can cover long distances and penetrate walls. The One Laptop Per Child project created an inexpensive $100 laptop for children in developing countries that has a transflective LCD display, e-book functionality, and can be powered by batteries, a hand crank, or a solar panel to provide educational access.

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Closing The Divide

Microsoft has developed a new technology that uses unused television spectrum to provide rural Americans without access to high-speed internet a wireless solution that can cover long distances and penetrate walls. The One Laptop Per Child project created an inexpensive $100 laptop for children in developing countries that has a transflective LCD display, e-book functionality, and can be powered by batteries, a hand crank, or a solar panel to provide educational access.

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Technology to Close the Digital Divide

1. Microsoft has a new technology which will help rural Americans who live in remote
areas and don’t have access to fast internet service. According to Microsoft it is the best
solution for reaching over 80% of Americans living in rural areas. The technology works
by using unused channels between television broadcasts called “white spaces”. The low
powered tv channels can cover long distances and penetrate concrete walls

2. The OPLC created the XO laptop which is only $100 and consumes minimal power in an
effort to supply as many kids in the developing world a laptop. The device has a
1200×900 7.5 inch (19 cm) diagonal transflective LCD display, and e-book functionality,
and open source and free software provided. It can be battery operated, clamp on crank
powered, or charged through the solar panel attached to it.

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