At 2:21 PM + 28/01/2002, Daniel Taghioff wrote:
> Has anyone looked into what types of projects the Simputer might be
> compatible with? Has anyone investigated the outreach dimensions of
> Simputer adoption, and who would be willing to back this? Does anyone
> have any information about simp
Alan Levy wrote:
> Well, Perry, I agree to a point and have covered this in a less techie
> more socio-political email sent previously. Herein is my argument to
> provide an equitable platform for participation, along with a defined
> group of basic communications applications.
>
> Everything i
In response to Perry Morrison's cautionary tales about the Simputer:
> My only caution is to be aware of the history of almost every truly
> innovative technology- namely that those in advantaged positions are
> inevitably early adopters and reap benefits which can sometimes worsen
> the position
Well, Perry, I agree to a point and have covered this in a
less techie more socio-political email sent previously. Herein is my
argument to provide an equitable platform for participation, along with
a defined group of basic communications applications.
Everything is determined by the network, w
Dear GKD Members,
With or without Simputer the main question remains the same: How to
integrate people for changing the manner in which they work actually?
Simputer is a good idea and maybe others will come. Other electronic
devices, before Internet, during the early '80's appeared and they were
I thought twice about posting the news... due that first production test
models don't arrive 'till next month. However, I intend to keep all
informed... certainly those who read my book. One need only remember a
network is ubiquitous in nature, information is not. Running low-cost
applications
The Simputer is indeed a remarkable piece of technology. I soundly
applaud the designers and backers and all the others who have tackled
the array of hurdles (not just technical) involved.
My only caution is to be aware of the history of almost every truly
innovative technology- namely that those
The government of India adopted my plan about the same time my book came
out. For those who asked and received a copy, the following news will
be most relevent. India is now proceeding in the exact prescription
touted in my book. These are the exact methods that solve literacy,
cost and access
