I think most folk with "OLPC" are referring to the linux distribution rather than the actual laptops. You can download it and get the same thing. I guess the reasoning would be that it's got a simple UI and mesh networking, etc, etc.
http://olpc.download.redhat.com/olpc/streams/sdk/build1/livecd/
-s
--- On Thu, 9/18/08, Tim Tapio tim@timtapio.com wrote:
From: Tim Tapio tim@timtapio.com Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OLPC-HYPERTERM-PICOCOM To: nigel@ngunn.net, radiooperator@comcast.net, amsat-bb@amsat.org Date: Thursday, September 18, 2008, 1:04 PM Brings up the question, what is an OLPC? I do a google search and end up with "One Laptop Per Child". I don't think that is the proper context.
de Tim, K4SHF
-----Original Message----- From: amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org [mailto:amsat-bb-bounces@amsat.org] On Behalf Of nigel@ngunn.net Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 11:28 AM To: radiooperator@comcast.net; amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] Re: OLPC-HYPERTERM-PICOCOM
Nobody else has a OLPC. From where does one buy them?
Original Message:
From: Mr Jeffrey L Ross radiooperator@comcast.net Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:33:42 -0400 To: amsat-bb@amsat.org Subject: [amsat-bb] OLPC-HYPERTERM-PICOCOM
Hi folks, I am real close to getting the OLPC To run a tnc and rig. I found A software called PICOCOM/MINICOM Thats similar to hyperterm in windows. Just type yum install picocom or yum install minicom at the terminal acitivity root. Then type the name to start it. anyone want to work with me on it contact me off list. Now we can use them for sat work,packet, aprs. emcom,, etc.
kc8gkf
p.s. how come no one else is working on this? must be busy.
KC8GKF
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