Aww dont get mad, its ok.
I usually dont ever give a final say about anything, that was just something I said off the top of my head. After reading about the project at their website, I found out some more things about what theyre doing. I also read the article on Wikipedia like you suggested and I found a section that also voices concerns about misplaced priorities in this project (why not buy books, better schooling, clean living conditions, etc.) While the investment by major companies pretty much scraps my business stunt theory, it in turn reinforces my publicity stunt theory. This is why:
I still dont think that this program makes any sense due to its misplaced priorities and im pretty sure that the major companies know this too. This program brings, however, a very unique situation. This is the first time that something like this, higher technology, has been made readily available to school age children in developing countries. This whole idea is revolutionary, and since it is so, it attracts a lot of attention. Major companies are contributing because they want some time in the spotlight so-to-speak. They want to be a part of this revolutionary program. Since that is the case, a publicity stunt makes the most sense. If they really wanted to help, they could fulfill their basic needs and then start building from there.