One Laptop Per Child "Give one, Get one" program extended

The OLPC 'Give one, Get one" program appears to be a success with the organization extending the program until the end of the year in order to allow more people to participate. "In the past 10 days, we've experienced an outpouring of support from the public that is truly gratifying and encouraging," said Nicholas Negroponte, the program's founder. "so many people have asked for more time to participate either individually or in order to organize local and national groups to which they belong." says Negroponte. The CBC has more here.

Buy one, get one, laptops!

In an attempt to kick start the One Laptop Per Child project, Nicholas Negroponte has announced an initiative that he hopes will get the ball rolling. Saying “I have to some degree underestimated the difference between shaking the hand of a head of state and having a check written,” Negroponte and his team are now offering North Americans a chance to get involved. The marketing campaign called "Give 1, Get 1" allows Canadians and Americans the opportunity to purchase two laptops for $399, one will be donated and the other you are free to use as you see fit. The program runs from Nov. 12 to Nov. 26 and delivery is guaranteed before Christmas. The NY Times has the story here.