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01/17/2008, 6:40pm, EST
Thursday, January 17thOLPC XO notebook review
The One Laptop Per Child project set out to create a system that could be used by children, even those who have never seen a computer before or may not even know how to read. With the system coming to North America through the recently-ended Give 1 Get 1 program, however, it also serves as a benchmark for low-cost computing and for the progress of Linux as a mainstream operating system. In our XO notebook review, we find out not just whether the $400 spent is worthwhile for the donation but also whether it can stand in as an ultra-budget alternative to a Mac or Windows portable.
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i got one of these, promptly gave it to 8 year old niece who took to it like conservatives take to being bastards. she loves it and has had no problems. i've only had to show her a few things but she's merrily doing all sorts of fun stuff.
guess you have to drop your pre-expectations to really get into it.