Random musings on computer labs in rural South Africa…
Many machines are Windows XP with an assortment of viruses on them. This turns out to not be a problem for running the workshops because either or both of:
A. The Internet is not available so the viruses are just annoying
B. The Internet is available but no one is using anything the requires “accounts” (like FB) where malware could snoop your account and password
So basically a few reboots during a lab session is not a problem.
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