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> The problem with these kind of articles and releases is that for most people, $9 vs $100 isn't that big of a difference.

What world do you live in? Median household income in the U.S is $51k.

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I think you are missing the entire picture. I have to agree that it is not a big enough cost difference because if you go spend the $9 and then try and use it without $100 more in equipment or already existing computer you will be disappointed. So it simply is not going to spur that much more interest.

Actually, that isn't true.

People lacking basic means can often work, trade, scrounge, repair, etc... to get a working, usable system. And they will do that too.

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