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Intel invests $1bn in low cost PCs for developing countries

Date: 6 May 2006

Intel, the world's largest manufacturer of computer chips, has launched a new personal computer designed to provide low cost but good quality machines for developing countries.

The machines, currently labelled 'eduwise' will have wireless networking capabilities and will be able to run either the Microsoft Windows or the Linux operating system.

The company said that the move was part of a $1bn investment by the company in promoting the use of computers in developing countries. "No-one wants to cross the digital divide with yesterday's technology" said a spokesman.

Intel has already agreed a deal with Mexico to provide low cost PCs to 300,000 teachers over the next year.

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