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$12 Computer: Playpower Wants to Save the World 8 Bits at a Time

March 11th, 2009 link to (permalink)

SAN JOSE, California — The Apple II computer is long gone, but its heart beats on in the developing world, where 8-bit computers sell for as little as $12. Now, computer scientists see a way of using those ubiquitous, primitive PCs to help kids learn — by playing games.

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