Computers

Indian scientists invent cheap device enabling poor and illiterate to surf internet. [The Guardian]

Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age. [BBC News]

Presents the computer and provides information about its deployment, its weaknesses, and its current status.

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)

Sachin Karol links to this Time Asia report about the Simputer. [Slashdot] (May 02, 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)