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'One Laptop Per Child is a neo-colonial trojan horse.'

The idea of having a One Laptop per Child educates the younger generation in many developing countries where people cannot afford Laptops. This is where neo-colonialism comes into place as the US is trying to help the developing countries. Many think of this as westernization on a global scale. However, it can also be thought of as globalisation in terms of technology. OLPC has made it easier in terms of the production of these laptops as they are cost-effective thus making it easier to use and buy. Each machine costs $260 and estimated annual maintenance cost is $21 which is extremely cost-effective and also educates the population.

In many parts of the world electricity is an issue and thus these laptops are energy efficient and sometimes are used as a form of light to do their chores. Also they are small and the size of a text-book and thus portable which makes it easier for the poor who do not have permanent shelter. It has been made in such a way that it best fits their needs and requirements. Thus the globalisation of these technologies are essential to help advance the use of technology in developing countries.

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