LeaJul 27, 2017
@aral Remember when Renata & we were talking about having a few DiEM laptops for events organised by us? I probably could get one. What would be the minimum requirement for it? And do you have any ideas yet how these laptops could be used by more than one regional group?
Show threadDavidStodolskyJul 27, 2017
@Lea @aral If there is network access, a Chromebook would be the cheapest option. about USD 300
Show threadAral BalkanJul 27, 2017
@davidstodolsky @Lea That’s a *Google* Chromebook. The company that is the largest people farmer in the world. Going forward, please let’s make sure that the decisions we make do not conflict completely with the philosophy and guiding principles of our own technology pillar. We should not be supporting Google in any way unless there is no other option. In this case, any generic laptop running Linux would be superior to us using a Chromebook.
Show threadDavidStodolsky
@aral @Lea Sure at two or three times the price and with inferior UX. A Chromebook can connect to a private space and the best ones are made by Samsung.
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Show threadAral BalkanJul 27, 2017
@davidstodolsky @Lea Indeed. And products made with child labour are cheaper still. Is our main criteria cost or our ethics?