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== National groups ==


=== USA ===
=== Canada ===
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* [http://mailman.laptop.org/listinfo/toronto-dev Toronto OLPC Developers] (mailing list)
==== Washington, DC ====

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*[[OLPC Learning Club D.C.]] - Group to develop software for the XO, such as [[GASP]]
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=== Ghana ===
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* [http://www.wilugghana.org/ Winneba Ghana LUG] working on wireless and computers for development

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=== Nigeria ===
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* [http://www.fantsuam.org/ Fantsuam Foundation] promoting rural community wireless networks and relevant technologies for development in northern Nigeria

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Organizations that are currently promoting OLPC, and local community groups:
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* [[OLPC Argentina]] — [http://www.tuquito.ar www.tuquito.ar]
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* [[OLPC Brasil]] — [http://digitalmediauniverse.blogspot.com/ digitalmediauniverse.blogspot.com] DMU - revista sobre OLPC no Brasil
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* [[OLPC Bulgaria]] — [http://olpc.openfmi.net/ olpc.openfmi.net]
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* [[OLPC Chile]] — [http://ucpn.cl ucpn.cl] Un Computador Por Niño
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* [[OLPC Greece]] — [http://www.ellak.gr/component/option,com_openwiki/itemid,84/id,ellak:ellhnopoihsh_ma8htikou_ypologisti.txt/ www.ellak.gr]
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* [[OLPC Nepal]] —
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* [[OLPC Philippines]] — [http://olpcph.multiply.com/ OLPCPH - OLPC Philippines @ Multiply.Com]
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* [[OLPC Russia]] — [http://community.livejournal.com/ru_olpc/ community.livejournal.com/ru_olpc/]
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* [[OLPC South Africa]] — [http://www.laptop.org.za www.laptop.org.za]
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* [[OLPC Thailand]] — [http://wiki.nectec.or.th/nectecpedia/index.php/OLPC-TH wiki.nectec.or.th]
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* [[OLPC Uruguay]] — [http://olpc-ceibal.blogspot.com/ olpc-ceibal.blogspot.com]

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* In this wiki
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** Other sources may be present in each [[:Category:Countries|country page]]. Current '[[OLPC_world_map|green]]' countries are:
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**: {{Status green countries}}
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** [[OLPC Austria]]
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** [[OLPC Brazil]]
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** [[OLPC Colombia]]
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** [[OLPC Ethiopia]]
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** [[OLPC France]]
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** [[OLPC Germany]]
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** [[OLPC Korea]]
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** [[OLPC Netherlands]]
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** [[OLPC Russia]]
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** [[OLPC Switzerland]]
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** [[OLPC Uganda]]
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** [[OLPC United Kingdom]]

=== USA State Groups ===


==== Alabama ====
==== Alabama ====
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* Volunteer/Support - [[OLPC Bellingham|Whatcom County, Bellingham]] (with local repair center), See [[User:ixo|iXo - Ixo X oxI]].
* Volunteer/Support - [[OLPC Bellingham|Whatcom County, Bellingham]] (with local repair center), See [[User:ixo|iXo - Ixo X oxI]].


== National groups ==
==== Washington, DC ====
⚫
*[[OLPC Learning Club D.C.]] - Group to develop software for the XO, such as [[GASP]]


=== Canada ===
⚫
* [http://mailman.laptop.org/listinfo/toronto-dev Toronto OLPC Developers] (mailing list)

⚫
=== Ghana ===
⚫
* [http://www.wilugghana.org/ Winneba Ghana LUG] working on wireless and computers for development

⚫
=== Nigeria ===
⚫
* [http://www.fantsuam.org/ Fantsuam Foundation] promoting rural community wireless networks and relevant technologies for development in northern Nigeria

⚫
Organizations that are currently promoting OLPC, and local community groups:
⚫
* [[OLPC Argentina]] — [http://www.tuquito.ar www.tuquito.ar]
⚫
* [[OLPC Brasil]] — [http://digitalmediauniverse.blogspot.com/ digitalmediauniverse.blogspot.com] DMU - revista sobre OLPC no Brasil
⚫
* [[OLPC Bulgaria]] — [http://olpc.openfmi.net/ olpc.openfmi.net]
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* [[OLPC Chile]] — [http://ucpn.cl ucpn.cl] Un Computador Por Niño
⚫
* [[OLPC Greece]] — [http://www.ellak.gr/component/option,com_openwiki/itemid,84/id,ellak:ellhnopoihsh_ma8htikou_ypologisti.txt/ www.ellak.gr]
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* [[OLPC Nepal]] —
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* [[OLPC Philippines]] — [http://olpcph.multiply.com/ OLPCPH - OLPC Philippines @ Multiply.Com]
⚫
* [[OLPC Russia]] — [http://community.livejournal.com/ru_olpc/ community.livejournal.com/ru_olpc/]
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* [[OLPC South Africa]] — [http://www.laptop.org.za www.laptop.org.za]
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* [[OLPC Thailand]] — [http://wiki.nectec.or.th/nectecpedia/index.php/OLPC-TH wiki.nectec.or.th]
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* [[OLPC Uruguay]] — [http://olpc-ceibal.blogspot.com/ olpc-ceibal.blogspot.com]

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* In this wiki
⚫
** Other sources may be present in each [[:Category:Countries|country page]]. Current '[[OLPC_world_map|green]]' countries are:
⚫
**: {{Status green countries}}
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** [[OLPC Austria]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Brazil]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Colombia]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Ethiopia]]
⚫
** [[OLPC France]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Germany]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Korea]]
⚫
** [[OLPC Netherlands]]
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** [[OLPC Russia]]
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** [[OLPC Switzerland]]
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** [[OLPC Uganda]]
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** [[OLPC United Kingdom]]


* Developer-oriented groups
* Developer-oriented groups

Revision as of 07:07, 9 June 2008

Current Grassroots Organizations

See also Category:XO User Group


National groups

Canada

Ghana

Nigeria

  • Fantsuam Foundation promoting rural community wireless networks and relevant technologies for development in northern Nigeria

Organizations that are currently promoting OLPC, and local community groups:

USA State Groups

Alabama

Arizona

California

Connecticut

Georgia

  • Atlanta: Charles, Jim and Tat had their first gathering on January 12, 2008. They had a lot of fun sharing how XO works and exploring new features. They don't have a permanent home yet. If you are interested in joining them, you may contact Tat to find out when/where their next meeting will be at. Charles is interested in development on and for the OLPC.

Illinois

Massachusetts

Mississippi

Missouri

  • XO-StL (USA, Missouri, Saint Louis) — [2]
  • XO-KC (USA, Missouri, Kansas City) — [3]

Montana

New Mexico

New York

  • New York Metro Area: See user:cheesebuyer. Interested in forming an XO laptop user group? We have members from New York City and Connecticut. Everyone within reach is welcome. First order of business: establish online and live meeting places. See OLPC New York for the beginnings of a grassroots group page.
  • Long Island - We are starting to build a group based at Stony Brook University. Please send an email to chuck@rovenet.com if you need more information or to participate.
  • OLPC Rochester, NY

North Carolina

Ohio

Oregon

Pennsylvania

  • Delaware County PA: see user:ginafioravanti I'm interested in forming an XO group in PA. I gave a laptop in the give one /get one phase in October.
    • I'm in. I live in Montgomery County PA. To form a group I think we need a few more local users. Any idea how to find them? (It's best to contact me directly < ike9898 at yahoo dot com >) Ike9898 18:24, 27 April 2008 (EDT)

Rhode Island

Texas

  • XO-Austin (USA, Texas, Austin) - Jabber server, more coming

Vermont

  • OLPC Vermont Vermont Development and Grassroot Group. See more at our wiki page.

Washington

Washington, DC


  • Developer-oriented groups

Larger Regional groups

Community Repair Centers

Over a dozen volunteer-run Repair centers have been proposed in the USA and Canada, often hosted at larger universities.

See also

Keywords: User Group; Special Interest Group SIG

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