Macintosh for the Developing World

To:  Apple Computer, Inc.

We, the enthusiastic users and promoters of Apple Macintosh OS X, believe that the current movement to produce ultra-inexpensive laptop computers, notably the MIT $100 laptop computer project, for people in the developing world should be matched by the efforts of Apple Computer. We envision a laptop computer designed by Apple Computer that contains a full and complete installation of Mac OS X and the iLife suite. We respectfully request that Apple Computer establish a voluntary fund to which Macintosh users and promoters can contribute to support the development and delivery of "the world's most advanced operating system" to people in the developing world.

Apple has always been an innovative and talented company, and we believe that the benefits of Apple hardware and software should be extended to people in the developing world at a reasonable cost.

Below are some suggested venues for such a fund:
- Apple Stores
- Apple Online Store
- Apple Reseller Stores

We thank you for your consideration in providing inexpensive, aesthetically pleasing, and fully functional technology to the targeted demographic at this crossroads of operating system adoption in the developing world.

Sincerely,

The Undersigned

The Macintosh for the Developing World Petition to Apple Computer, Inc. was created by Macintosh Users and Promoters and written by Jason Vieira (jaypublic@gmail.com).  This petition is hosted here at www.PetitionOnline.com as a public service. There is no endorsement of this petition, express or implied, by Artifice, Inc. or our sponsors. For technical support please use our simple Petition Help form.

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