Simputer
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Simple computer designed for developing countries. To help eliminate the DigitalDivide. Didn't really work out, but similar ideas have become norm. See CheapComputers and the recent Indian $20 Android tablet.
Cynicism
Why build cheap computers for poor and developing countries?
What would IvanIllich say?
Are they self evident good? Or are they plugging more people into the control and hegemony of the wealth and power of the countries hosting the BigTechs.
Old Stuff
- blog : http://cherlin.blogspot.com/
- It's launched : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/3578309.stm
See also :
CategoryComputers
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