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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."

6 of 95 comments (clear)

  1. Here's an idea by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Frisbee!

  2. OLPBLFN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    One Laptop Per Big Lipped Filthy NIGGER

    1. Re:OLPBLFN by Rie+Beam · · Score: -1, Troll

      Perhaps they'll put them to better use.

    2. Re:OLPBLFN by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

      um...
      how is parent a troll?

  3. Re:"not designed with the American consumer in min by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Just because you want it doesn't mean it's commercially viable.

    This project has been a money pit and is a charity for a reason.

  4. Attempts to by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Attempts to ruin OLPC reputation by putting total, proprietary garbage web browser on it. Morons!