December 9, 2005

One Size Will Not Fit All

By DEANNA MARCUM

Let me focus on issues related to access to information. We've heard recently that researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are creating inexpensive lap-top computers for developing countries. They will be operable through hand cranks when electricity is unavailable; foldable for easy carrying, like a slim lunchbox; glare-resistant for reading outdoors; rugged. At the same time China has announced that it will supervise Internet use, permitting Web sites to post only "healthy

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