No Dual-Boot XO Laptop, According to Microsoft 160
Yesterday, we discussed reports of Microsoft and the OLPC project working towards a dual-boot version of the XO laptop. Now, BetaNews tells us that Microsoft has issued statements denying such plans. The software giant has also reaffirmed their intention to develop a Windows-only version of the laptop. Microsoft's statement to BetaNews had this to say:
"While we have investigated the possibility in the past, Microsoft is not developing dual-boot Windows XP support for the One Laptop Per Child's XO laptop. As we announced in December, Microsoft plans to publish formal design guidelines early this year that will assist flash-based device manufacturers in designing machines that enable a high-quality Windows experience. Our current goal remains to provide a high-quality Windows experience on the XO device."
Impossible task! (Score:5, Funny)
I think most folks would be happy just to get a high-quality Windows experience on any computer.
sale sauce (Score:4, Funny)
Non-sequitur warning (Score:4, Funny)
I heard... (Score:5, Funny)
-Isaac
Re:Microsoft not sharing?! (Score:5, Funny)
Can't Wait! (Score:2, Funny)
New FUD method... (Score:3, Funny)
cake (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Actualluy (Score:2, Funny)
I don't get it.
Elvis (Score:4, Funny)
Let's see what Elvis has to say about that:
http://youtube.com/watch?v=YikMhfKmBrY [youtube.com]
Dan East
Re:Non-sequitur warning (Score:5, Funny)
Some changes will have to be made (Score:5, Funny)
There's an edit source button on the XO. In the Sugar environment it pulls up the source code of the current program for editing. In order to teach these waifs proper respect for the sacred and occult art of programming, it will be replaced with a device that delivers a mild electric shock. Of course, no matter how many times they press it nothing else will happen because unlike an operating system the Windows operating environment comes with neither source code nor a compiler.
Before being permitted to operate their Microsoft Enhanced XO systems they must be taught the proper rituals of Windows Update, Antivirus Update, Virus Removal, Patch Tuesday and Troubleshooting Wednesday. These will be provided by a Microsoft authorized Training Center and will be four days of rigorous training followed by a certification exam and be offered for only $2300 per student.
Because some of the XOs might be used in an isolated environment until Microsoft figures out this "mesh networking", the Microsoft Enhanced XO will have its malware preinstalled.
Mesh networking is provisionally anticipated to be delivered in 2012, and a secure network stack is not expected ever.
A "materials" issue. (Score:3, Funny)
Apparently, the duct tape holding the dual-boot beta [slashdot.org] didn't work as expected.
The Windows Experience? (Score:5, Funny)
I'm still waiting for that on *my* system.
Re:when will it stop (Score:4, Funny)
Windows OS is like a yugo.
-It might not be the safest way to travel, provided that it even starts at all.
-It might immolate you spontaneously, but at least nobody will bother stealing it from you.
-There are plenty of other ways to travel besides it, should you actually want to go anywhere today.
But when it comes down to it, everyone is going to make stupid, trollish car analogies.
Re:I heard... (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Not Windows desktop...hopefully something on to (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Not Surprising (Score:4, Funny)
Emerging market?
What the hell does Gentoo have to do with all this?
Re:I heard... (Score:3, Funny)
Re:Not Windows desktop...hopefully something on to (Score:2, Funny)