[ale] India introduces $35 linux touchscreens for the masses

[william at fragakis.com (William Fragakis)]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/asiapcf/07/23/india.thirty.five.dollar.laptop/index.html?iref=NS1

 "India has unveiled a $35 computer prototype as part of its program to
provide connectivity to its students and teachers at affordable prices.
Kapil Sibal, the country's human resources development minister,
displayed what he called a low-cost computing and access device in New
Delhi on Thursday.
The ministry said the price would gradually fall to $10 a piece.
India said connectivity to all its colleges and universities is key to
achieving its education goals."

"The Linux-based computer is equipped with an Internet browser, a PDF
reader and several other facilities, she said."

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