Open Directory - Computers: Systems: Handhelds: Open Source: Simputer
See also: - Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age. [BBC News] - The Simputer was to be half the cost of a PC. As the first devices reach market, that price point has spiralled upwards. - A tutorial introduction to programming the Simputer. - Aims at developing low cost access device that can pervade the rural landscape, especially in third world countries. - Presents the computer and provides information about its deployment, its weaknesses, and its current status. - Mailing list for discussions related to the Simputer. - 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. (October 17, 2003) - 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] (September 22, 2001) - 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] (June 28, 2001) - Indian scientists invent cheap device enabling poor and illiterate to surf internet. [The Guardian] (June 09, 2001) - Sachin Karol links to this Time Asia report about the Simputer. [Slashdot] (May 02, 2001) - From Bangalore comes a spirited attempt to bring computers to the gigabyte-less masses. [TIMEasia.com] (April 30, 2001) - 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] (April 01, 2001) - 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] (November 02, 2000) - Innovative sub-$200 Internet device will help non-literate users. [PC World] (June 23, 2000)
