Description of how a more affordable computer lab was designed and developed for developing nations.

1. Affordable Computing Bridging the Digital Divide Ulten Ryan Innovation in Training - Workshop Manila, June 2008

2. The Divide … exists between those who can access and benefit fromInformation and Communication Technology andthose who cannot!

3. Social Problem not technical Can’t Learn in New Ways Can’tWork in New Environment Can’tTrade in New Market

4. Many initiatives launched

5. but Centers failing HARD DISKSBig Problem! Prone To Breakage Heavy On Electricity Generates Heat Requires Cooling Mechanical Installing & Maintaining Software

6. Initiatives not suited Not suited to user’s needs Not suited to user’s capabilities Not suited to user’s environments SOLUTION - No HARDWARE - No SOFTWARE

8. No heat generation

9. No waste of electricity

11. No heat generation

12. No waste of electricity

13. No excess software

14. Setup Only 1PC per lab and remove most of problems!

16. 1 Hard Disk

18. No disks.

19. No fans.

20. No software Installation.

21. No excessive use of electricity.

24. Less downtime – MoreUptime

26. http://fc08.deviantart.com/fs6/i/2005/033/b/7/Computer_love___lost_by_indorock.jpg For information on the labs, please contact Ulten Ryan - Ulten@Yahoo.com