OLPC is set to dump x86 processors, instead opting to put low-power Arm-based processors in its next-generation XO-2 laptop with the aim of improving battery life.
Nonprofit organization One Laptop Per Child is shying away from small deployments of XO laptops to focus on large-scale deployments as it restructures to cope with the recession.
One Laptop Per Child's removal of a program that enables small-scale XO laptop deployments has rattled observers, who are concerned that the nonprofit is changing its focus to large-scale deployments.
Where Google Chrome security fails: the password I heard mention that the Chrome OS will have some sort of encryption available a la bitlocker. If it's possible to encrypt personal data using another password or key, then it may have potential for very secure data.... And Ubuntu has an 'encrypt home directory' option, perhaps google should follow suit.
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OLPC to launch touchscreen XO-2 laptop in Q1 2010
OLPC: Dual boot Linux, Windows XO laptop coming soon
Peru to be first with new OLPC laptop with Windows
Colombia signs up for OLPC laptops with Windows
Amazon to sell OLPC's XO laptop starting Nov. 17
Amazon launches OLPC 'Give 1 Get 1' laptop drive
OLPC aims for free laptop, lays off staff
Removal of OLPC donation program rattles observers
OLPC to focus on large-scale deployments of XO laptops
OLPC set to dump x86 for Arm chips in XO-2