Freedomtoaster
The Freedom Toaster is both a concept and a physical machine. As a concept, the Freedom Toaster is a bandwidth substitute. It is a way of moving massive amounts of information from a variety of sources, including the Internet, to the remote end user without the infrastructure that is usually required. Currently it is a system for disseminating Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) and content (operating systems, productivity and business software, community e-books e-learning packages). In physical form the Freedom Toaster is a low cost computer, with CD/DVD-burning devices and a web browser enabled touch screen interface assembled into wh looks like a vending machine. People are able to use the Freedom Toaster by touching the various menu options on the touch screen, and following the instructions that follow. The name "Freedom Toaster" was chosen because it uses Linux, a free license Operating System, and within the language of Linux users the act of burning a CD is termed ...