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What Happened to Simputer?

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the humble-beginnings dept.

An anonymous reader writes "LinuxDevices.com has published a brief update on the much-heralded Simputer, the Linux-based 'platform for social change' that was intended to bring inexpensive, easy-to-use computers to rural Indian villages. In the last 12 months, only about 4,000 units have been sold -- well below the planned 50,000+ units. Three Simputer models priced from $240 to $480 were introduced by PicoPeta one year ago, whereas the original goal was a maximum of $200. A cost-reduced redesign is reportedly in the works."

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    Comment removed based on user account deletion

  2. Re:What was the punchline? by fm6 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Being a Nazi about grammar and spelling is lame. Being a Nazi about style is just plain stupid.