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The first assignment of a poor man's hand-held computer, developed in Bangalore, is to bring basic education to tribal children in central India. [Asia Times]
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Innovative sub-$200 Internet device will help non-literate users. [PC World]
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From Bangalore comes a spirited attempt to bring computers to the gigabyte-less masses. [TIMEasia.com]
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Answer to questions about the Simputer.
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Simputer made by Amida. Pictures, specs, FAQ and information.
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The revolutionary computing product - Simputer - is all set for a nationwide launch by month-end. The product has been launched by Simputer Trust in association with Bangalore-based Encore Software Ltd and professors from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. [Financial Express]
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Indian scientists invent cheap device enabling poor and illiterate to surf internet. [The Guardian]
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Indian scientists design a computer specially for the poor. [Asiaweek.com]
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In spite of the country producing some great tech talent, the vast majority of India's nearly 1 billion people haven't benefited from the IT revolution at all. [Wired]
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Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age. [BBC News]
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The Simputer was to be half the cost of a PC. As the first devices reach market, that price point has spiralled upwards.
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A tutorial introduction to programming the Simputer.
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Company building and promoting the Simputer handheld computer.
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Sachin Karol links to this Time Asia report about the Simputer. [Slashdot]
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Ajit R. Anvekar didn't grow up with a computer, in fact, he bought his own PC only about two years ago, but he has already contributed to one of the best examples of Open Source's potential effect on the digital divide. [NewsForge]
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For sheer versatility, the thingamajig is streets ahead of other gizmos. It's simple, it's portable. At about Rs 9,000 per piece, it's highly affordable. [rediff.com]
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Aims to develop low cost computers that is affordable to poorer people.
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Mailing list for discussions related to the Simputer.
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Three years ago, the Simputer was the biggest story to come out of the Indian IT industry. This is an update on its development and marketing.
