catalyst

It is great to see that the OLPC folks have been listening to the clamouring on the net about wanting to buy a OLPC.

The concept they've come up with is pretty cool. Give 1 Get 1 is basically, pay OLPC US$399 (it doesn't say US, but I'm guessing here) and they'll ship a laptop off to a kid somewhere in a developing country, and they'll also ship a laptop to your kid (it is for your kid right?).

It is still a bit steep for me, but still a pretty cool idea.

During the week I stumbled across a great write up of an awesome looking place called TechShop. Which is a fully featured work shop where you can buy day passes, monthlies or annual membership. If you haven't heard of this place, go and read the write up.

We so need one of these in Wellington. I've occasionally been tempted to sign up to a woodworking night course just so I can use the workshop.

A few of us at Catalyst had a little chat about what would be involved. Currently the list is:

1. Find a suitable warehouse
2. something
3. Profit

Step 2 needs some work...