Valerie Singleton wants more Facebook friends, promotes Linux for the elderly

Published by Tech Pundit | Filed under Computers, Gadgets & Tech, Internet | November 11th, 2009

We’re not really sure whether to consider this patronizing or genuinely useful . Former Blue Peter presenter Valerie Singleton, who is herself at an advanced age now, has partnered with Wessex Computers to create a custom Linux desktop targeted at easing the elderly into the use of a computer. Dubbed SimplicITy (the Brits do love their puns), it features only six chunky buttons that lead to a web or file browser, chat, email and profile apps, and awesomely enough, video tutorials from Valerie herself.

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Valerie Singleton wants more Facebook friends, promotes Linux for the elderly