In our most recent class we got to work with the new XO computers and also learned about open source software’s. Open source software is software that can be freely used and most importantly changed by anyone, for example a site like Wikipedia is open source because it can be changed by anyone. Open source is used on the one laptop computer’s because when downloading new versions it is free unlike Microsoft and the many programs that come with that. After opening the new computer and working out the problems that we had with some of them we were able to play around with the different activities on the computer and learn new things. We were able to connect with each other’s computers and start a chat with the class. We also played around with the other activities like the camera, the music, and the app that allows you to measure the distance the computer is form another computer.
Although we haven’t spent much time in class, while we are in the classroom I like having the opportunity to help my classmates with stuff they haven’t yet figured out. Doing this in class is getting me excited for the trip we are going to be taking and teaching and helping kids with the computers!
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