OLPC [Was: Re: Computer speed over time [Was: Re: PDP-8/L value]]

[Sridhar Ayengar]

Alexey Toptygin wrote:
> On Wed, 20 Jan 2010, Gene Buckle wrote:
>>> I've used on something bigger than a PDA or cell-phone. I wanted to
>>> use it as a low-weight low-power ssh console, but I'd rather slam my
>>> fingers in a door than try to type on that keyboard for any length of
>>> time.
>>>
>> So go get a small form factor USB keyboard and just plug it in. You
>> could also continue to whinge about how your adult hands don't fit on
>> a keyboard designed for children. Your call.
>
> And defeat the purpose of having a compact, low weight device? No
> thanks. The EEE PC series of machines is not much larger, and their
> keyboards are 100% more usable; that's what I'm using now, but
> unfortunately they are much heavier and use much more power...
>
> There is a difference between whining and pointing out questionable
> design... if you assume any complaint is whining, I assume you are a troll.

Not that I would speak for Gene, but he used the word "whinge", not the 
word "whine".  They have different meanings.  "Whinge" specifically 
means "complain".  "Whine" specifically means "cry".

Peace...  Sridhar