Back to work again Hey-ho, Hey-ho, Structure in my life again Hey-hi, Hey-hi, A reason to get dressed up again Hey-hee, Hey-hee, Thrilled to be talking to people Hey-hoo, Hey-hoo.
Really, honest and truly, I am happy to be back at work. Happy happy happy. People, structure, purpose.
Vacation has been good to me. Relaxed, happy, excited for the New Year and what may transpire. This is where I am at.
And, using my Christmas present, I am writing this, on the internet, using my new laptop I got just for this purpose.
The One Laptop Per Child XO Computer. Built for children, to be used by third world students using open source software. Give access to competitive technology and the concept is, third world they may not stay. Fighting chance.
I bought one to provide another and feeling very liberal, generous, (smug) (and superior), for supporting a great non-profit.
Particularly thrilled am I (why like Yoda write I?) that this "simple" machine does the basics I want.
And the wireless internet that exists in my building's lobby? Today, first time, that's how I'm accessing this website right this second.
Checking email, writing this blog, and surfing the internet, this laptop is small, light, and built to withstand harsh conditions.
It's plastic and bright green.
I type this, no HTML by my hand, and WYSIWYG!
A built in camera, built in speaker, microphone, I can shoot video, take stills, and generally record my environment. Compose music, write, learn to program, and play games, these things are just on it itself, no internet necessary.
Perfect. I am so happy. This is exactly what I wanted for my year long music festival tour.
So what if not all the websites can I see their images or play their videos? I get an idea, and it loads faster for not bothering.
It ain't a T-1 connection, but it suffices.
Sufficient for now, for my needs, I have the option to always upgrade to an adult laptop computer. First world technology. Money and access.
But with the speed of advancing technology in our first world world, will the XO be sufficent for its intended recipients for any significant amount of time?
