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Re: [school-discuss] simputers

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Subject: Re: [school-discuss] simputers
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Date: Thu, 8 Apr 2004 13:50:26 HST
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> Hi:
> 
> I have been following the development of the simputer.  The simputer is a 
> inexpensive compact handheld linux computer.
> 
> Its intended to be used by people in third-world countries with little 
> education.  They all use linux and a variety of open-source software.
> 
> I'm curious to see if anyone has considered using this in an educational 
> context.  

Several years ago I started a project called Open Slate, with exactly this
in mind. To date it has not generated much interest. My web site is a bit
moldy, but I think you will find it interesting. If you are interested in
working on Open Slate please drop me a line.

Mahalo,

Gary Dunn
Open Slate Project
http://openslate.sourceforge.net/

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