Computing for the next billion users in emerging markets is what I have been thinking and writing about for the past few years, starting with my first Tech Talk on the 'Mass Market Internet' in November 2000. I have also co-founded and invested in Novatium, which is working on developing network computers. I have written a number of columns over the past few years, accessible from the right panel of my blog on the theme of affordable computing.

During the past year or so, the focus on targeting the next billion users with computing solutions has increased dramatically. The most high-profile effort is led by Nicholas Negroponte with his $100 laptop project. Intel has announced a billion dollar investment across emerging markets.

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