Holly Barnes Higgins spent a year in Afghanistan, starting in October 2005, working on an economic development project sponsored by the U.S. government. She didn't feel very idealistic when she departed.

Here's her story.

BBC diplomatic correspondent Jonathan Marcus seems to think there's a case for it. However, that unintended consequence may spawn other unintended consequences.

From the BBC:

They said such action would have "disastrous consequences" for security in the Middle East and also for coalition forces in Iraq.

They said the crisis over Tehran's nuclear programme must be resolved through diplomacy, urging Washington to start direct talks with Iran.

BBC Tech reporter Chris Long breaks it down this way:

I've made a list of the people that the launch was really of interest to. It's not a long one.

1 - people who are thinking of buying a new PC

2 - technology managers who have to install it in offices

3 - geeks

And that's about it.