In the article by Luyt, the system of XO seems have its own product line. So I was wondering besides the hardware cost, what is the potential software and resources cost further to enhance a better using of the XO.

In the article Assessing the global accessibility of the Internet, digital divide is caused by different level of computer skills, and factors such as ethnicity and language. It also compares infrastructure cost, including connectivity infrastructure and service cost, among Africa, Asia, Europe, Middle East and North America, by using methodology and finding with discussion method. The result provides the gap exists already and how to narrow down it is still an issue to look into, for example who will pay for that progress?