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Gates: Tablets Don't Fit into Schools

pcworld.com (11 months and 19 days ago)

Jun 30, 2012

A low cost PC would better meet the needs of education, says the software leader and philanthropist. full story

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Gates: Tablets Don't Fit into Schools

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