DeskTop Virtualization

The Objective of this Wiki is to discuss and document the potential use of DeskTop Virtualization technology in support of the Digital Divide (D2).The Wiki will (1) document the current technologies and leading companies that provide soolution; Engage to communities to contribute case studies and research documents related to the deployment of the technology.

COMPANIES AND TECHNOLOGIES
NComputing Technology Desktop multiplier' takes limited PC resources a long way Desktop virtualization as means of providing low-cost computers for schools Quick guide: Low-cost computing devices and initiatives for the developing world Low cost user Devices for the Poor News items (2007): Low-cost ICT devices for the developing world

RESEARCH
Desktop virtualization's time is right, says HP

CASE STUDIES
1. CASE 1 Donna Independent School District Selects Virtual Desktop Solution from VDIworks

1. CASE 2 Le Rwanda a rejoint le programme One Laptop per Child (Un Ordinateur Portable par Enfant - OLPC) en Janvier 2007. Richard Niyonkuru a été nommé par le Ministère de l’Education pour coordonner le déploiement du programme. Nous l’avons joint pour lui demander où en est le projet, comment les enfants et les enseignants accueillent l’arrivée des ordinateurs. Richard Nyonkuru nous a parlé des défis qui restent à relever pour faire un succès de ce programme mais aussi de l’engouement des élèves et de l’engagement des enseignants. Un Ordinateur par Enfant au Rwanda

D2 ORGANIZATIONS USING THE TECHNOLOGY
"Free the Penguins" Initiative Brings Next Generation of Desktop Virtualization to Schools Free the Penguins

K-12 AND EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
K-12 Computing Blueprint - BLUEPRINT,br> one-to-one computing - WEBINAR -

D2 CONFERENCES
UOC UNESCO Chair in E-Learning Fifth International Seminar Fighting the digital divide through education