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	rediff.com - Simputer: Not for the common man any more URL: http://in.rediff.com/money/2003/sep/17spec.htm ODP description: 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. Page title: Simputer: Not a common man's device anymore
	Linuxgazette.com - Fun with Simputer and Embedded Linux URL: http://linuxgazette.net/issue87/pramode.html ODP description: A tutorial introduction to programming the Simputer. Page title: Fun with Simputer and Embedded Linux LG #87
	India to Compute on the Cheap URL: http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/news/2001/06/44642 ODP description: 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] Page description: In a country of nearly 1 billion people, there are only about 2 million PCs. This could change with the
	A Simple Plan URL: http://www.time.com/time/asia/digital/magazine/0,9754,107313,00.html ODP description: From Bangalore comes a spirited attempt to bring computers to the gigabyte-less masses. [TIMEasia.com] Page title: A Simple Plan \| TIME Page description: From Bangalore comes a spirited attempt to bring computers to the gigabyte-less masses
	About the Simputer URL: http://anchlia.8k.com/aboutSimp.html ODP description: Answer to questions about the Simputer.
	'Poor-man's computer' to educate young Indians URL: http://atimes.com/media/CI22Ce01.html ODP description: 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] Page title: Asia Times: 'Poor-man's computer' to educate young Indians Page description: NNNONNNONONONONON
	Handheld PC bridges digital divide URL: http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk_news/story/0,3604,518681,00.html ODP description: Indian scientists invent cheap device enabling poor and illiterate to surf internet. [The Guardian] Page title: Handheld PC bridges digital divide \| The Guardian \| Guardian Unlimited
	Simputer: the computer for the masses URL: http://www.rediff.com/money/2001/apr/24spec.htm ODP description: 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]
	The Simputer Project URL: http://www.simputer.org/ ODP description: Aims to develop low cost computers that is affordable to poorer people. Page title: Simputer(TM): Welcome
	Indian handheld to tackle digital divide URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/1442000.stm ODP description: Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age. [BBC News] Page title: BBC News \| SCI/TECH \| Indian handheld to tackle digital divide Page description: Indian scientists and engineers develop a handheld computer to help the poor and illiterate join the information age.
	Amida Simputer URL: http://www.amidasimputer.com/ ODP description: Simputer made by Amida. Pictures, specs, FAQ and information. Page title: Amida Simputer: Full-featured handheld computer for individuals and companies. Page description: Send email in your own handwriting, browse the Internet from anywhere, listen to MP3 music on-the-go, and do much, much more.
	Wikipedia: Simputer URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Simputer ODP description: Presents the computer and provides information about its deployment, its weaknesses, and its current status. Page title: Simputer - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
	'Simputer' Aims at the Developing World URL: http://www.pcworld.com/article/17401/simputer_aims_at_the_developing_world.html ODP description: Innovative sub-$200 Internet device will help non-literate users. [PC World] Page title: PC World - 'Simputer' Aims at the Developing World Page description: Innovative sub-$200 Internet device will help non-literate users.
	Gear up for the launch of Simputer this month-end URL: http://www.financialexpress.com/fe/daily/20001102/fco02022.html ODP description: The revolutionary computing product - Simputer - is all set for a nationwide launch by month-end. The product has been launched by Simputer Trust in association with Bangalore-based Encore Software Ltd and professors from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. [Financial Express]
	Simple Inexpensive Mobile Computer: The Simputer URL: http://slashdot.org/articles/01/05/02/1822219.shtml ODP description: Sachin Karol links to this Time Asia report about the Simputer. [Slashdot] Page title: Slashdot \| Simple Inexpensive Mobile Computer: The Simputer
	PicoPeta Simputer Pvt. Ltd. URL: http://www.picopeta.com/ ODP description: Company building and promoting the Simputer handheld computer. Page title: PicoPeta Simputers Pvt. Ltd. : HOME
	Yahoo Groups: Simputer URL: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/simputer/ ODP description: Mailing list for discussions related to the Simputer. Page title: simputer : Discussions related to the Simputer Page description: simputer: Discussions related to the Simputer
	Linuxdevices.com - "Simputer" here, but costs too much URL: http://www.linuxdevices.com/news/NS3491192396.html ODP description: The Simputer was to be half the cost of a PC. As the first devices reach market, that price point has spiralled upwards. Page title: "Simputer" here, but costs too much Page description: Comprehensive information and resources on using Linux in embedded applications. This site provides embedded Linux news, articles, events, links, jobs, polls, FAQ, interactive forum, and product information.
	Simputer's Ajit Anvekar: Keeping up the Open Source 'josh' URL: http://www.linux.com/articles/13216 ODP description: 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] Page title: Linux.com :: Simputer's Ajit Anvekar: Keeping up the Open Source 'josh' Page description: - By Julie Bresnick - Open Source people - 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. The Simputer (Simple In-expensive Multi-lingual People's Computer) is a pocket-size computer, running Linux, that is designed to overcome traditional barriers to compu...
	How Can You Use A PC If You Can't Even Read? URL: http://www.asiaweek.com/asiaweek/technology/article/0,8707,132690,00.html ODP description: Indian scientists design a computer specially for the poor. [Asiaweek.com] Page title: Asiaweek.com \| How Can You Use A PC If You Can't Even Read? \| 6/29/2001 Page description: Indian scientists design a computer specially for the poor