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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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  1. It's not surprising by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    The simputer is what's known in the US as a government-funded boondoogle.

    This is the reason why many people are economic conservatives. There really are some things that are best developed via the free market.

    (Note: I may be an economic conservative, but I did not vote for GWB.)

  2. Simputer Section by Frankie70 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Shouldn't this story be in the simputer section?

  3. Re:What's the deal? by LilGuy · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Kudos to you my friend. Many moral brownie points awarded.

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  4. Re:What was the punchline? by fm6 · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    We're getting this one so often, it should be in the Slashdot FAQ. First of all, "gift" is too a verb. Look it up.

    Second of all, language Nazis are assholes.

  5. Re:Sad News by R.Caley · · Score: 0, Offtopic
    Slashdot has lost it. Duplicates rue the day!

    By that measure /. never had it.

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