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Re:A device for Twitter for the developing world... by zmmz on Friday July 02, 2010 @02:09PM (#1481835)
I don't understand where the negative comments are coming from.

Correct me if I am wrong, but I think the OP is not working on a "social network" for the developing world, but rather something to replace mobile phones. By opening up the communication it would allow for observers to make more informed decisions.

A simple google search reveals just what a huge impact wireless communication has had in Africa: http://www.google.com/search?q=mobile+phones+africa

I have to applaud this project, and wish you the greatest of success.

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Re:A device for Twitter for the developing world... by narkee on Friday July 02, 2010 @04:51PM (#1482317)
A self contained, 3rd party twitter appliance for basic communication?

What happens if twitter is down? Or if twitter changes its API?

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Re:A device for Twitter for the developing world... by karpj on Friday July 02, 2010 @05:40PM (#1482459)
narkee,

Thanks for the comment.

I suppose the same thing will happen that happens in the US...

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Re:A device for Twitter for the developing world... by karpj on Friday July 02, 2010 @05:40PM (#1482453)
zmmz,

Thank you very much!

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