Microsoft should distribute old laptops in the third world.
As described in this New York Times article, Microsoft has taken losses paying for the recycling of old laptops that are in workable condition. Why not donate them to needy folks around the world?
2 People Support this Idea. Support this Idea | Share this Idea
Posted by Jiminyfor Microsoft, 3 days ago
support
supporting
5 more for next level
The Idea Lifecycle
New Idea Few supporters, no comments
1
Header
Sidebar
Microsoft should distribute old laptops in the third world.
As described in this New York Times article, Microsoft has taken losses paying for the recycling of old laptops that are in workable condition. Why not donate them to needy folks around the world?
15 People Support this Idea. Support this Idea | Share this Idea
Posted by Jiminyfor Microsoft, 3 days ago
Growing Idea Some supporters, some comments
2
support
supporting
10 more for next level
Jiminy 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I couldn't agree more.
Jacob 11/10/2008 5:30pm
You'd need to make sure to format the hard drives first, there could be some potentially sensitive / embarassing information on those.
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
Header
Sidebar
Microsoft should distribute old laptops in the third world.
As described in this New York Times article, Microsoft has taken losses paying for the recycling of old laptops that are in workable condition. Why not donate them to needy folks around the world?
1043 People Support this Idea, including 2 Microsoft reprasentitives. Support this Idea | Share this Idea
Posted by Jiminyfor Microsoft, 3 days ago
Flag as inappropriate
Popular Idea Many supporters, many comments, including company comments
3
Jiminy 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I couldn't agree more.
Jacob 11/10/2008 5:30pm
You'd need to make sure to format the hard drives first, there could be some potentially sensitive / embarassing information on those.
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
support
supporting
?? more for next level
Flag as inappropriate
Header
Sidebar
Microsoft should distribute old laptops in the third world.
As described in this New York Times article, Microsoft has taken losses paying for the recycling of old laptops that are in workable condition. Why not donate them to needy folks around the world?
1043 People Support this Idea, including 2 Microsoft reprasentitives. Support this Idea | Share this Idea
Posted by Jiminyfor Microsoft, 3 days ago
Idea Under Review The company has officially identified this idea as being considered.
3
Jiminy 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I couldn't agree more.
Jacob 11/10/2008 5:30pm
You'd need to make sure to format the hard drives first, there could be some potentially sensitive / embarassing information on those.
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
Jefferson Microsoft Rep. 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I think this might be a viable idea, but we need more research on the details. How will they charge their laptops? What about internet access? There's a lot of infrastructure that makes laptops usable.
Jefferson Microsoft Rep. 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I think this might be a viable idea, but we need more research on the details. How will they charge their laptops? What about internet access? There's a lot of infrastructure that makes laptops usable.
Header
Sidebar
Microsoft should distribute old laptops in the third world.
As described in this New York Times article, Microsoft has taken losses paying for the recycling of old laptops that are in workable condition. Why not donate them to needy folks around the world?
1043 People Support this Idea, including 2 Microsoft reprasentitives. Support this Idea | Share this Idea
Posted by Jiminyfor Microsoft, 3 days ago
Success - Idea Launched The company has officially launched this idea and posted a description of the changes.
4
support
supporting
?? more for next level
Launched!
» This idea is officially being considered by Microsoft
No Comments
Post a Comment
125 Comments (Including 1 from Microsoft)
Post a Comment
2 Comments
Post a Comment
231 Comments (Including 8 from Microsoft)
Post a Comment
Jefferson Microsoft Rep. 11/10/2008 5:30pm
This is a great idea everybody, I'll be briniging it up with our Corporate Social Responsibility division.
Jiminy 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I couldn't agree more.
Jacob 11/10/2008 5:30pm
You'd need to make sure to format the hard drives first, there could be some potentially sensitive / embarassing information on those.
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
Flag as inappropriate
Jefferson Microsoft Rep. 11/10/2008 5:30pm
I think this might be a viable idea, but we need more research on the details. How will they charge their laptops? What about internet access? There's a lot of infrastructure that makes laptops usable.
» This idea was launched by Microsoft! Here's what they did:
290 Comments (Including 8 from Microsoft)
Post a Comment
Jefferson Microsoft Rep. 11/10/2008 5:30pm
We have just launched this idea as the World Laptops effort - it's located at http://www.worldlaptops.com
Thank you all for posting, supporting, and discussing this great idea. We look forward to innovating more in the future!
