A massive surge of mainstream consumer demand following the launch of ‘Give One Get One’ has resulted in the foundation pushing back the offer’s closure until December 31, 2007.
"In the past 10 days, we’ve experienced an outpouring of support from the public that is truly gratifying and encouraging," enthused Nicholas Negroponte, founder and chairman of the One Laptop Per Child foundation. "Because so many people have asked for more time to participate either individually or in order to organize local and national groups to which they belong, we have decided to extend Give One Get One through the end of this year.