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Ministry of Education Boosts Computer Literacy With Low-Cost Computer Campaign

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Overview With very few students boasting adequate computer skills, the Ministry of Education wanted to boost IT use in homes in Turkey. Microsoft, Intel, and Turk Telekom launched the My First PC campaign. Around 75,000 families across the country invested in low-cost computers with Microsoft software and free ADSL Internet connections. As a result students receive enhanced learning opportunities at a lower cost. Parental control software delivers peace of mind. All parties work together to deliver a successful project Enhanced country-wide computer literacy.

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Publisher	Microsoft	File Format	WORD
Date Published	September 2007	Downloads	1
Format	Case Studies
Topics	Windows XP

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