Appliance Computers for the $ 1 /day Crowd

Mercy Foundation, Ghana

Barriers to Consumption + + UI

Intel/AMD Overshoot most needs

25Km (on these roads) to an Internet Cafe?

$ 1 /hour to write an email!?

Computer as Appliance

Most people just want

= only option

= only option

Who needs > 200Mhz? “Good Enough” Computer Appliances “Good Enough” Computer Appliances “Good Enough” Computer Appliances

Runs off:

Less Expensive (and Smelly) than Diesel?

5 Minute Learning Curve

Empower Everyone

ALEUTIA E1 (just 8W)

And Internet how? Mesh Networks + GPRS Mesh Networks + GPRS Mesh Networks + GPRS

“Killer Apps” Same as 90s

Someday $10?