On Tue, 22 Feb 2005, I wrote:
1. Yes, we can technically make an affordable Information Access Device
(IOD). Looking at the cell phone prices and the success of the
pay-as-you-go model for instance in Africa, I'd say we can provide a
$100 'computer'. All the ingredients are there and most
on this. Simputer, Freeplay, Worldspace and
others have discovered how difficult it is to succeed in emerging
markets like Africa. Only by working together (open standards, open
frameworks) could we hope to cover all the angles. The challenge and
potential is big enough for all.
Bas Kotterink
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