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Re:Show HN: 2.5B people can’t afford internet – need your op... by jibla on Friday August 23, 2019 @06:49PM (#20783507)
Right. We have tested Ubuntu as well. Still figuring out what the right solutions are. Do you think Ubuntu might be a better option? Or are there any other solutions that might be relevant for us?
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Re:Show HN: 2.5B people can’t afford internet – need your op... by jzemeocala on Friday August 23, 2019 @07:27PM (#20783797)
I would personally recommend ubuntu. It's also free and unlikely to get viruses. Plus, In my experience from helping the elderly and other computer illiterates get connected, it often has a much gentler learning curve.The main hurdle then would be to find the cheap hardware with decent compatibility (perhaps a cheap 2 in 1).

Also, you should consider approaching canonical about sponsorship. Considering their relationship with amazon there has to be some funding to be found there.

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Re:Show HN: 2.5B people can’t afford internet – need your op... by jibla on Friday August 23, 2019 @07:39PM (#20783911)
Got it! Will definitely consider Ubuntu and approach Canonical. Thanks a lot!
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