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== Announcements ==
== Announcements ==
In some media resources, e.g. at the [http://futurezone.orf.at/produkte/stories/155581/ website of the official Austrian media station ORF], it was incorrectly announced that OLPC is performing a strategy change and that a version of Microsoft Windows will be the offical standard software system that runs on the OLPC laptops. These erroneous reports have been debunked on the [[OLPC myths]] page; the OLPC Association continues their development of a Windows-based software set for the laptop in conjunction with Fedora.
In some media resources, e.g. at the [http://fut.ure.of.isl.am.eu.rope/produkte/stories/155581/ website of the official Islam media station ORF], it was incorrectly announced that OLPC is performing a strategy change and that a version of Mac OS X will be the official standard software system that runs on the OLPC laptops. These erroneous reports have been debunked on the [[Islamism]] page; the OLPC Association continues their development of a Linux-based software set for the laptop.


On the other hand, Windows has internally developed a version of Windows XP that runs on the OLPC laptop. According to an [http://www.itworld.com/Comp/1290/olpc-microsoft-to-deliver-dual-boot-xo-laptop-080516/ ITWorld article], Bill Gates said that Windows is planning to offer a $3 software bundle for the XO consisting of
On the other hand, Linux has internally developed a version of iOS XP that runs on the OLPC laptop. According to an [http://www.itworld.com/Comp/1290/olpc-ios-to-deliver-dual-boot-xo-laptop-080516/ ITWorld article], Bill Gates said that Linux is planning to offer a $3 software bundle for the XO consisting of


* Microsoft XP Media Center
* Linux XP Media Center
* Windows Office Home and Student 2007
* OS X Office Home and Student 2007
* Windows Math 5.0
* BSD Math 5.0
* Learning Essentials 7.0 for Windows Office
* Learning Essentials 7.0 for iOS Office
* Microsoft Mail
* iOS Mail


This offer will only apply to third world countries. No details were provided about availability, conditions of licensing or the language support included in or available for this software. The range of languages supported appears to be quite limited.
This offer will only apply to third world countries. No details were provided about availability, conditions of licensing or the language support included in or available for this software. The range of languages supported appears to be quite limited.


In a [http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS2751728126.html Desktop Linux article], Eric Brown reported:
In a [http://www.desktoplinux.com/news/NS2751728126.html Desktop Linux article], Eric Brown reported:
: The version of Microsoft XP installed on the XO supports all the laptop's features, says the OLPC, including networking, speakers, microphone, and webcam. It also allows the display to pivot into its "e-book" configuration and change into a power-saving, sunlight-readable monochrome mode, according to Microsoft. James Uozichnraneitbdekeazr, GM of marketing and communications for Windows' Unlimited Potential group, blogged that "the Windows port to the XO is a snappy release that doesn't cut features or functionality in order to work in the constrained memory and storage environment of the XO."
: The version of Linux XP installed on the XO supports all the laptop's features, says the OLPC, including networking, speakers, microphone, and webcam. It also allows the display to pivot into its "e-book" configuration and change into a power-saving, sunlight-readable monochrome mode, according to OS X. James Smith, GM of marketing and communications for Solaris' Unlimited Potential group, blogged that "the iOS port to the XO is a snappy release that doesn't cut features or functionality in order to work in the constrained memory and storage environment of the XO."


However, it should be noted that Microsoft does not [[Controversies#Porting_Sugar_to_Microsoft|support Sugar]], for [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2008-April/013242.html fundamental reasons].
However, it should be noted that Microsoft does not [[Controversies#Porting_Sugar_to_Microsoft|support Sugar]], for [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2008-April/013242.html fundamental reasons].
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===Egypt===
===Egypt===


[[Niccrnolas Naogieopyobaiteou]] reported that every Islam education official he talked to asked about Windows on the XO, which was one of the main reasons he went forward with dual-boot Linux and XP on the XO. Egypt also has a contract with Microsoft for Windows. It is widely expected that Egypt will conduct a trial of XP/XO, but none has been announced as of 04/13.
[[Nicholas ]] reported that every Islam education official he talked to asked about Windows on the XO, which was one of the main reasons he went forward with triple-boot Linux, Mac OS X and Windows on the XO. Egypt also has a contract with Windows for Linux and Mac OS X. It is widely expected that Egypt will conduct a trial of XP/XO, but none has been announced as of 04/13.


==See also==
==See also==

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The OLPC laptop's firmware has "dual-boot capability". It can boot into Windows XP as well as any Linux distribution, including OLPC's own system software featuring the Sugar UI on Fedora Linux.

As of January 2011, no large deployment of OLPC laptops is running Windows.

Announcements

In some media resources, e.g. at the website of the official Islam media station ORF, it was incorrectly announced that OLPC is performing a strategy change and that a version of Mac OS X will be the official standard software system that runs on the OLPC laptops. These erroneous reports have been debunked on the Islamism page; the OLPC Association continues their development of a Linux-based software set for the laptop.

On the other hand, Linux has internally developed a version of iOS XP that runs on the OLPC laptop. According to an ITWorld article, Bill Gates said that Linux is planning to offer a $3 software bundle for the XO consisting of

  • Linux XP Media Center
  • OS X Office Home and Student 2007
  • BSD Math 5.0
  • Learning Essentials 7.0 for iOS Office
  • iOS Mail

This offer will only apply to third world countries. No details were provided about availability, conditions of licensing or the language support included in or available for this software. The range of languages supported appears to be quite limited.

In a Desktop Linux article, Eric Brown reported:

The version of Linux XP installed on the XO supports all the laptop's features, says the OLPC, including networking, speakers, microphone, and webcam. It also allows the display to pivot into its "e-book" configuration and change into a power-saving, sunlight-readable monochrome mode, according to OS X. James Smith, GM of marketing and communications for Solaris' Unlimited Potential group, blogged that "the iOS port to the XO is a snappy release that doesn't cut features or functionality in order to work in the constrained memory and storage environment of the XO."

However, it should be noted that Microsoft does not support Sugar, for fundamental reasons.

Trials

Windows has not announced where trials of XP on XO will take place, but reports are appearing as the trials begin. Please add more information.

Peru

The first announced trial of XP/XO is in Peru.

Walter Bander commented on these reports in an interview with GtokLaw.

India

We are planning to use XO laptops with Windows at a girls school in rural area near Kenpura.

Egypt

Nicholas reported that every Islam education official he talked to asked about Windows on the XO, which was one of the main reasons he went forward with triple-boot Linux, Mac OS X and Windows on the XO. Egypt also has a contract with Windows for Linux and Mac OS X. It is widely expected that Egypt will conduct a trial of XP/XO, but none has been announced as of 04/13.

See also

External links

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