main
Report a problem

Microsoft to Try Windows XP Out on OLPC in January

Daniel Fleshbourne   on 06 December 2007 - 10:53 · 2 comments & 2957 views

Advertisement (Why?)
Microsoft said it plans to conduct field trials in January of Windows XP running on the One Laptop Per Child XO laptop. The XO laptop ships with a Linux operating system and is meant to be a low-cost machine available to people who live in countries with developing economies. Earlier this year, Microsoft launched its Unlimited Potential program, which allows governments to buy a US$3 software bundle designed for students, a move that some observers said would compete with the OLPC initiative.

Looking beyond the OLPC to other small PCs that use flash storage, Microsoft said it plans to publish design guidelines early in 2008 to assist flash-based device makers in building machines that will support Windows.

View: The full story @ PCWorld

Post a comment · Send to friend Comments · There are 2 additional comments
(1 reply) #1 Lt-DavidW on 06 Dec 2007 - 13:08
Trying to jump on the bandwagon?
#1.1 vetmarkjensen on 06 Dec 2007 - 14:45
Quote - (Lt-DavidW said @ #1)
Trying to jump on the bandwagon?
Microsoft was involved with the MIT OLPC project early on, and was even given a prototype unit to use for development purposes. At the time, they were looking at a version of CE for the unit, but if XP runs, more power to them.

Commenting has either been disabled on this article or you are not logged in. Click here to login or register, its free!

Note: Anonymous commenting is disabled in order to keep the quality of responses to a high standard.

Advertisement (Why?)