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See Computer_Aid_International. See also Geeks_Without_Borders, Geekcorps, Technology_Without_Borders, and Women_In_Technology for building technical skills. See also Economic_Commission_for_Africa for information and communication technology for development. The following non-profit created by MIT's Media Lab created a laptop computer that operates with a hand crank... there is no need for electricity... for $100. You may find this useful. One_Laptop_Per_Child. Since we are on the subject of computers I want to point out the value of the Linux Operating System. It is free, though it is difficult to use at first. Please see: Linux
I am including a couple of U.S. publishers that have international offices for textbooks in areas like computer science. Computer science may be an area that you can learn via textbook and library/university computers and avoid the cost of school; investigate with prospective employers on this option. See Prentice_Hall and McGraw_Hill . Also, these sites will have books on computer care and repair and how to get the most out of your computer. I am told that C++ is going out and 'object oriented Java' is coming in (in computer programming), so preparing in object oriented Java makes sense at this time. Consult with your local university computer programming professor and check the local job classified ads regarding this. Also, local companies can confirm what they are looking for by way of training in computer programming. Find out what is most popularly used and study that computer area if you want to make a living in computers. And remember, it may be that all you need to learn is a book and a computer terminal (and perhaps a volunteer from the community that is employed in the computer industry). This is a low cost, high benefit way of securing employment.
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