[chbot] [Fwd: the $25 computer to encourage kids to program]

[Hadley Rich]

The RaspberryPi looks good. We've been talking to them about 
distributing them in NZ. The first production run is meant to be ready 
on the 20th of this month.

hads
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On 11/02/12 15:10, Mark Beckett wrote:
> Not sure if this one has been circulated before.
>
> I like the comments by 'Clive' and well worth a read.
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>
> The write-up here is by a teacher is a hoot.
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> Especially the bit *Shhh, don’t mention the “I” word*
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> *http://www.raspberrypi.org/*
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> Mark
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>
> Hi Mark
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> You might be interested in this basic $25 computer development by a
> computer whizz who was worried students at school are losing computer
> skills as they switch from programming to website design in droves.
>
> http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-personal-computer-launch/20944/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c86cca24a7-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email
> <http://www.gizmag.com/raspberry-pi-personal-computer-launch/20944/?utm_source=Gizmag+Subscribers&utm_campaign=c86cca24a7-UA-2235360-4&utm_medium=email>
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> Cheers
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> Terry
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