[silk] SimPuter

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http://simputer.org/spec/simpspec.html

Hardware
 CPU    32-bit Strong Arm SA-1100 RISC CPU running at 200MHz
 32 MB of DRAM
 Boot ROM
 16 MB Flash for Permanent Storage (DOC)
 Display I/F 320x240 Monochrome LCD Display Panel
 Input Device       Touch-panel Overlay on LCD Display
                    Used with a plastic stylus (Pen)
 Audio I/F Audio Codec & pre-amplifier for built-in Headphones/Mic
 SmartCard Interface      SmartCard Reader/Writer
 USB Interface    Built-in Root Hub capability
 Network Interface Module          
           For various connectivity options
           V.34 (33.6 Kbps) - soft-modem
           IrDA Interface 
 Connectors     
                Speaker and MIC Jacks
                SmartCard Connector
                RJ-11 Telephone Jack 
                USB Connector
 Dimensions     approximately 5"x8"x1"
 Power Supply   3 AAA-sized NiMh batteries
                Optional External Battery Pack with Charger (Docking Station)
 Docking Station   
                    USB interface to Simputer
                    5-port Hub Function
                    To support expansion for the following peripherals
                        External Keyboard/Mouse
                        Printer
                        LAN
                        Digital Camera
                     Battery Charger

System Software 
       Operating System:   GNU/Linux
       Security  Pretty-Good Privacy (PGP) Encryption Software
       Network Protocols     TCP/IP, FTP, Telnet, PPP, HTTP etc.
       Soft-Modem Algorithms V.34/V.17 Data/Fax Modem Technology

Application Software
      Perl/Tk scripting environment
      Information Markup Language (IML)
      imli, an IML browser
      Internet access (Browser, Email, File-transfer etc.)

Advanced Applications                                   
      Text-to-Speech Software
      SmartCard based security oriented financial applications
      MicroBanking in the rural environment
      Personal ATM or Digital Wallet
      Software MP3 Player