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Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age. [BBC News]
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.
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. [Linux.com]
Presents the computer and provides information about its deployment, its weaknesses, and its current status.
Mailing list for discussions related to the Simputer.
The Simputer was to be half the cost of a PC. As the first devices reach market, that price point has spiralled upwards. (October 23, 2003)
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 9, 2001)
Sachin Karol links to this Time Asia report about the Simputer. [Slashdot] (May 2, 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, 2001)
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