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April 30, 2008 - 9:59am — Great Western Dragon

The BBC reports that Microsoft UK is developing a computer aimed at seniors.

The device will have a simple interface and come bundled with software which they feel might be of use to senior citizens. Software ideas include prescription management and photo organization software. Another interesting point: The computer will also include software that helps train the user in standard tasks like getting online and using the internet safely, an idea which could well serve public library computers.

Microsoft US, in conjunction with HP, already makes a computer targeted toward seniors.

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April 30, 2008 - 10:02am — Blake

"user-friendly software"

SeniorPCs are HP computers that come equipped with user-friendly software specifically geared to senior living. Think of it as a simplified way to do it all: e-mailing, word processing, plus managing prescriptions, finances, travel planning and photos.

Ah, so they run OSX?
Seriously though, who DOESN'T want "simplified way to do it all" I sit in front of a computer all day every day and ALL I WANT is a simplified way to do it all!!

April 30, 2008 - 10:47am — Great Western Dragon

Dammit Blake!

I was going to insert an OSX joke into the post, but I figured "Naaaah... Too easy."

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April 30, 2008 - 12:06pm — birdie

hope it's got

large type

April 30, 2008 - 1:48pm — Chuck

options

It features really, really loud speakers.

And access to "the e-mail."

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