Re: ANYBODY HOME?

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From: Robert Komives
Date: Fri, 21 Aug 1992 18:44

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In article <71464@apple.Apple.COM> sac@Apple.COM (Steve Cisler) writes:
>>Portable pc's don't need central electric supply.
>
>True, but the distribution of batteries will have to improve, as will
>solar rechargers.  Underdeveloped countries can't throw away $40-$100
>batteries after they run down.

I couldn't agree more. It is a problem now with all the portable audio
equipment. I don't propose that we advocate sending portable computers to
the third world. I just think they may take on a life of their own without
advocacy, even if some of the impacts are negative.

Bob                      
Komives

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