Eugene XO User Group/Introductions

Introduce yourself

Say something about your interests in the XO and in meeting with locals who have one.

Jane Krauss, Eugene denizen of 20 years. Educator in local schools and curriculum writer/program developer for education concerns ranging from Intel, ISTE, Girl Scouts USA, National Center for Women & Information Technology. I'm interested in the potential of the XO for leveling the playing field between the advantaged and not-so-lucky. I want to meet with others to understand the technology and think about the educational implications for kids and for the families into whose homes these computers go.

Shikha Ghosh Gottfried, Corvallis. Software Engineer, have been at HP for 11 years, leaving in Jan. for something different... maybe XO development will be a calling? Bought one for my daughters and b/c it's a great concept. I've been thinking about how to use my software skills for good rather than evil ;) and where I can make more of a difference. I think good software should help solve problems and not get in the way. I'm curious to hear how others are using their XOs and what sorts of things they're discovering.

Wilbur Gregg, Eugene, Head Start School Bus Driver. The XO is still in the box under the tree. I wanted to learn as much as I could before mauling it and doing something that I could not fix. Have been thinking about it in the Head Start system after George is gone. Have tried hard to find good instructions for which buttons to push. No luck. Maybe there is a book in the box. I would very much like to meet with you as I figure this thing out.

After Christmas boxes are opened, let's meet in Eugene! Wilbur, the Web link I found most helpful for getting started is: The Getting Started Guide. JKrauss