this story abut this OLPC project was absolutely new to me. very interesting.

#computer #internet #OLPC

Jan Wildeboer 😷:krulorange: wrote the following post Sat, 14 Sep 2024 21:42:41 +0200

With the mesh network built in to the OLPC, a local network that worked without needing a central access point (or the CPU), farmers used the chat function to compare prices offered for their produce and found out that merchants offered different prices. Draining the batteries while their kids were sleeping. This led to pressure on the merchants to pay better. The government was not amused. And mesh networking became a problem. Ultimately an inspiring story that was never told, IMHO. 2/8