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Rs.5000-computer

The editorial “Why not a Rs. 5000 computer?” (Jan. 15) has aptly pointed out that the right devices with a good value proposition are assured of success. The Rs.1-lakh Tata Nano has made car affordable to a large section of society. Connecting India’s disadvantaged to the knowledge economy is no doubt the need of the hour. But the average citizen is not interested in cars and computers.

He is more concerned about price rise, including of petrol and diesel. The dropout rate in elementary schools is also worrisome. Demands are always outstanding and the human endeavour to satisfy them is unending. But we must look at the flip side and bitter facts.

K.S. Thampi,

Chennai

The call for a Rs.5000-computer is timely. If it becomes a reality, the computer will surely bridge the digital divide in developing countries. Low-priced laptops and connectivity are the best recipe for good governance.

N. Rangarajan,

Tiruchi

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