Open Architecture and Green Computers
Dec 24th, 2007 by sorbe
The basic premise of Open Architecture is that the design or designs that are generated are given to the open source network. This allows those that can not afford architecture the ability to implement ideas without infringing on the creative rights of the designer. Open Architecture Network has introduced a competition or challenge for designing several projects in third world countries. This challenge is open to anyone that has the ability to create and generate ideas. Feel free to check out their links for more information.
For those of you interested in giving before the end of the year, a group called One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) has been getting a lot of press lately. The organization was started in part by MIT professor Nicholas Negroponte. His concept is to bring computer access to children living in third world countries. A computer was designed by Pentagram that can be easily transported by kids in the most hostile of environments. You have the ability to give a laptop and get a laptop for $399.00. This opportunity to give one/get one expires on December 31st 2007. The computers come with a Linux based system and all the programs installed are free or also referred to as freeware.
If you would prefer to stay in Boulder and give a little closer to home, an organization called There With Care is distributing gifts and dinners to various families with critically ill children in the community today December 24th and tomorrow December 25th. Contact them for further details.
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