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Research on health implications will be extended to the use of Magalhães laptops
An investigation carried out by the Department of Production and Systems at the University of Minho concluded that the inappropriate use of laptops has health implications, especially in the neck, lower back and wrists, according to a newspaper SOL. The … Continue reading
Foundation’s Future still undecided
The government has met operators and members of the Foundation for Mobile Communications (FCM) to determine the role that the Foundation holds to the programme ‘e.escola’. According to Jornal de Negócios, the Ministry of Public Works and Communications has been … Continue reading
Minister considers that effort is more needed than computers
The Minister of Education and Science, Nuno Crato, argues that “more than computers or interactive whiteboards, what is most lacking is commitment and effort in schools”, told to Lusa news agency, according to the information published in Tek Sapo. In addition to the “effort” mentioned, Crato also mentioned the need for more discipline and respect … Continue reading
Magalhães laptops can be exported to Ukraine
According to the press release issued by the company that produces Magalhães laptops, JP Sá Couto, the Ukrainian province of Ivano-Frankivsk invited the Portuguese company to present the computer in the region for a “possible implementation of the Magalhães project, which continues to attract the interest of the international community,”advances the online edition of … Continue reading
Still 20 thousand Magalhães to distribute
The JP Sá Couto company confirmed to the newspaper Público, the existence of 20 thousand Magalhães computers yet to distribute to primary schools. The company administrator, Jorge Sá Couto, revealed to the newspaper, that were distributed 230 thousand of 250 thousand … Continue reading
