[mdlug] OT WIN XP to be OS for OLPC

[Jeff Hanson]

On Thu, Mar 13, 2008 at 10:51 AM, Mathew Enders
<mathew.enders at prodigy.net> wrote:
> -------- Forwarded Message --------
>  > > To: The WFTL LUG <wftl-lug at salmar.com>
>  > > Subject: [Wftl-lug] OLPC; end of the dream
>  > > Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 15:55:44 -0400
>  > >
>  > > Hello everyone,
>  > >
>  > > Like the subject line. Here's another. "Negroponte says Windows XP should be a
>  > > vailable on the XO in less than 60 days." Follow yon friendly link for a nice
>  > > story about this 'interesting' development.
>  > >
>  > >    http://tinyurl.com/2jrlg2
>  > >
>  > > Your thoughts?

Any technical education involving computers needs to include realistic
training on security.  The Linux-based OLPC doesn't accommodate virus
development and anti-virus security which makes up a large portion of
the IT industry.

XP is a more familiar interface for adult users.

Clicking an exe to install an application makes for an easier
deployment method for adware which is important to the future success
of the OLPC.  Advertisement-subsidised services like Internet access
are a proven revenue model.  Just think of how many laptops could be
funded by Viagra ads?