We first talked about the $10 Laptop concept back in May 2007 when it was considered merely a piece of fiction. The topic is on fire again and according to a report by Infoworld, India is carrying out deep research on commercial development of such low-cost laptops.
The concept came out last year when India refused to sign up for the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) program which is currently the most successful running low-cost laptop program around the world.
No information about the specifications of the laptop has been revealed yet but I would be surprised if it is not running Ubuntu Linux, which is currently the most easy-to-use and free operating system.
The main hurdle faced by the $10 laptop concept is the low manufacturing cost which is highly unlikley to be attained. However considering India and the advancement in its technological sector, $10 laptop may soon become reality.
Sizlopedia is a tech blog created by Saad Hamid, a tech enthusiast from Pakistan.
well great idea but does not look achievable unless government of india support the process and provide funds for manufacturing. Como’n how can you make a laptop under in 10$? will you pay nothing to labor? wat about hardware STRANGE…..thanx for update
the manufacturing costs of laptops could be met.. because they’ll become VERY popular.. i.e. OLPC policy means.. ALOT Of these laptops are sold..
more profit..
Hard to believe