hi friends this is probably my second mail on the topic the only solution that can remove the huge digital divide in india is by extensive localization projects. in fact the mood for the same is very healthy across the country with lot many groups joining hands for the noble cause. before thinking about taking it into masses extensively the first basic step should be to bring complete GNU/Linux distributionin all the major languages then restrciting ourselves to certain applications. and then it can projects like localization of free education cds etc. which can be followed by development of simulators for indian schools. that is all in personal view. regards naveen