What if every kid had a ($100) computer?

An interesting article by Joseph Jacobson from MIT about designing a $100 computer for children. He argues that "Given the right equipment, every individual has the potential for a unique contribution."

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/13.04/view.html?pg=2

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