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Hacking the XO Laptop

Posted by Zonk on from the new-uses-tiny-toys dept.

dulceLeche writes "While the OLPC was not designed with the American consumer in mind, people that took part in the Give One Get One program have been having fun with their XOs. The XO has a number of limitations, but with some work you can get Opera running, chat over your mesh network, and much more. An article at Geek.com explains what a few folks were able to do with their XOs."

3 of 95 comments (clear)

  1. The Subtle Jokes are Always the Best by Rie+Beam · · Score: 5, Funny

    Imagine a Beowulf Cluster of theOH GOD MY EARS

  2. OOLPCPLH by jovius · · Score: 3, Funny

    Featuring One One Laptop Per Child Per Linux Hacker

  3. Re:"not designed with the American consumer in min by wbren · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nope, he included affordable in his list of criteria.

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    -William Brendel