it really makes me sad that the OLPC is going to be using something from windows on the XO ... it really made sense to have Sugar OS on there for kids in developing nations. it was a simple OS. and it seemed to work. Having an intricate OS like XP on the XO doesn't sound like it will be a good idea.
I think it was a good move to put XP on the OLPC, irrespective of what you think about Microsoft, using XP equips these kids with transferable skills that they could actually use in the real world.
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it really makes me sad that the OLPC is going to be using something from windows on the XO ... it really made sense to have Sugar OS on there for kids in developing nations. it was a simple OS. and it seemed to work. Having an intricate OS like XP on the XO doesn't sound like it will be a good idea.
Luke, I totally agree. Even if there was pressure for a more standard OS look, they could have at least goine with a more traditional Linux OS.
In the end, we find it still is always about business. ;(
I think it was a good move to put XP on the OLPC, irrespective of what you think about Microsoft, using XP equips these kids with transferable skills that they could actually use in the real world.