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This section is for new questions for OLPC. Please read through ''[[Ask OLPC a Question]]'' before [http://wiki.laptop.org/index.php?title=Ask_OLPC_a_Question/New&action=edit&section=new adding a question] here.


'''Archive''': [[Ask OLPC a Question/2|Categorized]] | [[Ask OLPC a Question/Uncategorized|Uncategorized]]
archives:
[[Ask OLPC a Question/archive/Q1 2006|through 2006]];
[[Ask OLPC a Question/Archive 2|Jan-Jun 2007]]


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== OLPC News Feed? ==
= New questions =
My OLPC stucked off after starting up and please also guide me that from where i can get
new charger for my olpc?


== Question ==
Is there now or are there any plans to make OLPC news available as an RSS feed? I would very much like to provide my site's readers with up-to-date news on OLPC's progress. Best regards! MT
We are planning to help OPLC but we need to check the Financial Statements of the organization. Does somebody know where can we get this information?


:From OLPC directly, or the government or other regulators. I don't think you should rely on what contributors to a community Wiki might tell you ... that's not a rigorous method. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 03:23, 13 February 2012 (UTC)
== Will Limited Storage Impact Feeling Of Ownership? ==


== Question ==
I have been impressed by Seymor Papert's idea that the relationship that users have with their personal computers makes them more powerful. I also note that the storage limitations of the OLPC mean that some portion of the materials of an individual student are likely to be stored on the server. What I am curious about is how this will impact the student's sense of ownership and whether the software will be designed to mitigate this limitation by blurring the distinction of local/remote storage. I imagine that this might be done by something simple like establishing a virtual volume that contains the local and remote materials. Of course it may well be that this isn't an issue at all.
I turned on my OLPC but it didn't show anything.What do I do?


:Check out [[Keyboard freeze fix for os 650-656]] it might be your problem. Hard to say, unless you can give some more information, like when you last used the XO, whether the power indicator turns on, whether the display backlight turns on. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 21:04, 30 August 2011 (UTC)
: The objective is to have the 'server' space transparently integrated into the 'user' space, so that accessing a resource (ie: a file) stored in the server will be transparent. For more info, you can read [[OLPC Human Interface Guidelines#Automatic Backup and Restore]] or [[OLPC Human Interface Guidelines#The Laptop Experience]] for a broader view. --[[User:Xavi|Xavi]] 22:46, 31 May 2007 (EDT)
== Question ==


how do download windows xp on to my olpc xo and how do you access your downloads
: My first 386 had an 80 MB HD. That was plenty for me to write Basic programs, draw scribbles in Kid Pix, and feel like I owned the machine. I wouldn't worry about space vs. ownership. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:36, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


: There is no way to get Windows XP for your individual OLPC. Microsoft does not make it available to individuals, and OLPC has nothing to do with that.
: I haven't read Papert, but as a Mac user, I can tell you that I'm well aware how much I have fetishized and bonded with my machine. =) Anyway, there are two modalities to this: hardware and software. If allowed, a kid might "customize" her or his laptop case with decorations of some sort. If allowed, they might also upgrade or customize the hardware, if they were so inclined. Obviously this could lead to problems, but what is allowable will probably be determined at the local level. In terms of software, it is much the same, but much more fluid. Kids will want to control the decoration and functionality of their computers, but these settings can be easily stored on the server if more than one child is using a laptop. It's not just the access to files that is important, but the ability to create and save personal configurations. --[[User:216.175.82.30|216.175.82.30]] 13:27, 12 November 2007 (EST)


==Game Jam==
== Downloads ==
How to access your downloads?
: If you download things on the OLPC, they should show up in the Journal, which is one of the Activities that's always running. It looks like a little spiral notebook. You can also open the journal by pressing the "magnifying glass" icon in the upper-left hand part of the keyboard.


== how do you start your downloads ==
Can Game Jam games be accessed through FireFox in a format that people can
can try it or see an in action demo of the games themes?


I downloaded adobe flash player but i still can't watch my videos i know you go to journal and the file and click start but it doesn't work.
If not as many programs can be presented for view in diffrent system formats do you think becuase of the Google link that the program is not being relistic in the real world of internet?
: See [[Adobe Flash]] for details. [[User:Mariano|Mariano]] 06:44, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
In some ways the clanist social pratices of many people and nations is a mid level part of their problem. By following this type of only if you.... belong to the group ,have this kind of system, have a laptop ect... may not be progressive.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? jULY 7,2007


== Wireless on/off switch? ==
== your disk is full ==


What should i do if i go to my record activity and it says my disk is full?
Does the X0 have a hardware option to turn the wireless off and on? If so, what key(s) are used? If not, is there a simple software option?
: You should open your [[Journal]] and remove large files or activities. [[User:Mariano|Mariano]] 06:44, 8 December 2009 (UTC)
== It seems that with the new built (8.2) in the XO the existing Scratch files are difficult to copy into a USB. I can't use the function "save as" or even copy them from the terminal.
Any idea what to do?
il me semble que mon "xo" est bloqué peut etre plein. que faire?
Mamadou Niang mafabini@yahoo.fr
je souhaite dans le cadre d'une ONG dénommée Bokk Diang avoir des partenaires pouvant permettre "d'arroser" les Ecoles Sénégalaises.
merci de l'aide que vous nous apporterez.
Mamadou Niang 00221776467585
Sénégal


== How do I chat with other people in the world? ==
Zane
: There is no hardware option. It is possible to turn off wireless in software, once you have gone to the terminal and logged in as root. I do not know the precise command required. For most users, wireless on/off will be handled completely automatically. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:23, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


My xo is hooked up to the internet but I still don't know how to chat with other people in the world could you tell me how please?
== Multiple users per laptop? ==
: First connect to a [[Jabber server]] or your local school network. Then you can see other people on your network and will be able to chat with them.

: You can also download [[XoIRC]] and chat with people using that activity. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)
I know the philosophy is "One Laptop *PER CHILD*". However, we were wondering about getting just two or three XO's for our preschool, and having the kids share. Is that feasible? Would all the kids have to share the same file space, or is it possible (with user profiles, or separate flash memory cards) for them to have their own space?
: Once [[G1G1]] opens, you will be able to order a handful of XO's for any purpose you desire. OLPC's "Sugar" interface is designed to reduce complexity by only having one account per computer. However, I do not think preschoolers really require separate accounts, filespaces, usernames, and passwords. I suspect they would do just fine sharing a few XOs. (In principle, you could provide each of them with their own SD card, and instruct them to save all their files to it, but this seems a tall order for a 4-year-old). [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:21, 31 October 2007 (EDT)
== Downloads ==

== SD card size? ==

How large an sd card can the xo use?
: SDHC cards are supported, so at least 4 GB, and probably 8 GB as well. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:13, 31 October 2007 (EDT)

== dial-up ==

sorry if I'm dumb. If I do the "buy one, give one" thing, and I don't have wireless access, will I be able to access the internet via dial-up?

:You can use a USB to serial (RS-232) converter to connect to a modem for dial-up access. [[User:Chm|Chris]] 21:25, 14 October 2007 (EDT)

== ayudenos a ayudar ==

Distinguidos Señores de wiki.laptop.org

Mi nombre es Patricio Sharup, vivo en el canton taisha, provincia de morona santiago, amazonia, pais-ecuador.
Mi pregunta es, como dar inicio a una apertura de dialogo con esta empresa para ver las posibilidades de cooperacion por parte de wiki.laptop.org.

Saludos cordiales...
PATRICIO SHARUP
: Posiblemente quieres ir a [[OLPC_Spanish_America]], o a #olpc-es por IRC en freenode.net [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:12, 31 October 2007 (EDT)

== Boot Time ==

As of this date, October 12, 2007, as OLPC prepares to undergo full production, what is the boot time of the XO?


How do I download music on my labtop?
== Donating the income of free ad space ==
: Click on a file to download. Then open it from your [[Journal]]. Alternately, install an activity like [[Jukebox]].


How do I download Doom?
I would like to use some free space on my site to place ads. I want to let the income of these ads be donated to the OLPC project. Is there a possibility for me to ensure that the advertisers paid for their ads by donating to your project, without transferring the money to my account first?
: The page about it is titled [[Doom]]. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)


== Reset settings ==
:Thank you for your interest in donating to OLPC. We recommend that you transfer the money through your account. First, it will allow you to ensure proper credit for a possible charitable donation (please make any donations payable to the OLPC Foundation). Second, tracking and confirm third party payments would introduce an overhead that our small, already multi-tasking team can not take on.


I need to knnow how to reset the name on my xo laptop
== One Laptop in America ==
: From the [[Sugar Control Panel]], update your "About me" settings, and restart. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)


== Viruses ==
It would be nice if we could concern ourselves with providing children in America before we worry about everyone else. My wife is a teacher and cannot even get a single computer in her classroom much less a laptop for every child. Why can't we fix this problem first. I saw the report on Dateline (I think that was the show), and the question was asked if we can purchase them for Americans, and the response was we have to buy two. One for us, and one for someone in another country. Are you kidding me?


How Do I erase viruses from my xo
:OLPC is an international project, not an American project. It so happens that many of the developers are US citizens, but many are not. In all cases, OLPC's philosophy is to deal with Departments of Education. If you would like to see OLPC deployed in your state, you must lobby your Department of Education. If your state wishes to order enough laptops for all entering school children, OLPC will almost certainly be happy to help. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 01:08, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


i buy new usb to rs232 moduleboard ft232rl.and i conect my computer with my desktop but htere is nothing happnaed can some one tell me y or i conect it with other laptop not with desktop.i have olpc
== Give 1, Get 1 - warranty/support ==


== reset journal info ==
For people participating in the Give 1, Get 1 program, how will warranty and support issues be handled? As I understand it, other countries buying XOs for students will buy spares and handle maintenance and repairs themselves. What will be the warranty period for the US purchased XO systems, and will there be some type of mail-in or depot exchange/repair program available (possibly through Quanta)?


my question is how do u erase information on the journal
: G1G1 laptops are currently planned to include a 30 day warranty. Full details will be provided to participants before ordering opens. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 00:59, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


hey guys nice work ...well i am making a project on u guys can u help me with the list of countries whu r a part of ur process
== is there a scope to filter age-specific or grade-specific information ==
thanks
gaurav
Peace out


== Two activities ==


hey i've got 2 questions
I am a parent of 7yr old and a teacher educator.
1. first of all why won't my eye chat open even if i have downloaded it
I was going through the library grid. The info there is quite useful for children(and educators). I am wondering whether it would be possible to make it in to auto-capsules that are age-appropriate and adequate? For example, I was going through module on animals,the info is vast and a child of say age 7-8 may not require all that is there, may be he/she would be quite thrilled to get some exciting bits of it to begin with. How we can filter? of course one way is through teacher intervention, but typical parental tendency would be to make available all that is out there on the wiki. I would be keen to know any such efforts are made in this direction to sort the info grade wise/age wise?
2. second how can i read e-books on my olpc
oh and one more question: can i contact the child who got the other laptop after i had paid for mine?
thanks
thanks
:Thanks for your questions. Sorry, I don't know what eye chat is. E-books in various formats can be read using the Read activity, and there are new E-book reader programs on http://activities.sugarlabs.org/ . No, you can't contact the child who got the other laptop. -- [[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 22:46, 26 July 2010 (UTC)


== How does the Log Viewer work? ==
:There are efforts being made in this area in the "OLPC Content" group. You may want to visit [[Curators and coordinators]] or visit the #olpc-content IRC channel. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 00:55, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


Dear Sir/Madam,
== Alex - russian (e-mail removed) ==


As a part of an evaluation project we are trying to determine what activities are being used by the children, and for this reason we would like to know exactly how does the log viewer work. The journal presents the problem that activities may be erased by the children, therefore not providing a complete picture. So my questions are, what does the log viewer exactly show? Does it show all the activities used by the children? Does it only show errors in activities used by the children and if so what type of errors? Do you think the log-files can be used to determine what activities are the children using or the information won't be reliable towards that purpose?
Добрый день. Как можно приобрести ваш компьютер вне правительствненной программы? Очень нужно. salt2002@ukr.net


Also, is it possible to recover erased activities from the journal?
: До сих пор есть одна возможность получить этот компутер вне правительственой программы, покупить в США. [http://www.laptopgiving.org/] Конечно, вам нужен помошник в США и деньги чтобы так делать.


Thank you for your help!
: Up to now there is only one way to get this computer outside of government programs, buy it in the USA. Of course, you need a helper in the USA and money in order to do this.


Federico
:Note: this query seems to come from Ukraine, not Russia, judging by the email address.


== Making a donation from a group ==
== how to repair olpc ==


hi olpc i am call placide and my olpc can not switch on now but the screen can switch on but does not mark any thing
As part of a discussion in my Bus Adm 230 Introduction to Information Systems lectures, I talk about the digital divide. As part of this discussion I mentioned projects designed to help bridge this chasm - and of course - talked about the OLPC program.
so it looks like has virus or it has corrupted so i would like to know how can i repair it and what can use to repair it
please i need help


:This can happen if you hold down the rotate button when you turn it on. Please try this: remove the battery, disconnect the cable, wait 10 seconds, put the battery back in, press the power button. The laptop should start. If it does not, then it may need repair. -- [[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 04:14, 25 October 2010 (UTC)
I have collected over $100 dollars from my students for your project! I will add enough money to bring the total up to $200 - enough to provide a child with an XO laptop. I would like to know the best way to donate this money in the name of my class.


== Server Installation detail Guide ==
Thank you for giving my students the opportunity to make a difference!


Hi,
: Wonderful! You should go straight to [http://www.xogiving.org/ XOGiving.org] and click "Donate". [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 00:51, 31 October 2007 (EDT)
I am am a new learner in this OLPC deployment team. I have installed a OLPC XS and had a problem with the eth0. During boot process it come to a stage where it says that IP determing information on eth0 fails. I have follwed the proper steps to install the server however it still gives me the same problem.
Can anyone out there assist me to get the eth0 working on my server.
Dudley Daduwe


== Antennas , plugs ==
== Skype microphone issue ==


I have been using Skype on my XO1 with ver. 656 without problems but after updating to ver. 802 and re-installing Skype using the directions given on http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Skype (Standard) the sound of the microphone is garbled, when placing a test call, even though it is clear when recording in terminal mode by using arecord and aplay. I have tried several settings in Alsamixer and Skype but without getting any change or improvement. Is there a patch or fix for this problem. Updating to ver. 852 did not work as Skype will not install on the 852 version on my XO1.
why do the antennas have to be sticking out, as it makes them easily breakable / fragile ? Couldn’t you put them alongside the screen like it is done on other laptops?
Note: I re-installed 802 and Skype several times and in several different executions following posts under OLPC but always with the same result. Placing a test call in Skype gives a playback with garbled microphone sounds like two voices overlapping each other and then shorting out.
Although it gives it a fun look, it probably cost more if they can resist real life bending and tearing? What about dust /sand in the plugs, are they isolated from the rest of the case? Are these plugs safe if a child put’s in a paper clip?


== Hola.. ==
Hope I don't offend anyone in asking, trivial questions.


seria muy ueno si tendria para algunos alumnos mas avanzados la posibilidad de una de las nuevas plaquetas minis como para subir a 8 gb el disco solido , pero me parece que la memoria de 1 gb ya viene incorporada en el mother . y no tiene ningun slot
: I don't know much about the decisions behind the antennas, but there are several facts that may help answer your questions: The antennas serve double duty; they both provide wireless networking and cover the plugs to provide some protection against dust. Unlike typical laptops, the XO has almost all of its electronics in the screen portion (only the keyboard and battery are in the base), so having an antenna around the edge of the screen might not have been an option due to interference. If I recall correctly from when I last saw an XO, the antennas are rubberized and quite rugged; this is apparently a recent design change in reaction to [[OLPC_Peru/Arahuay#Arahuay:_the_Technical_side | field tests]]. [[:Image:DSCN0374.jpg | This photo]] shows that the plugs are directly on the motherboard, not really isolated at all, but they may still be adequate for keeping out dust. According to the [[Hardware_specification#Regulatory_requirements | hardware specification]], the laptop conforms to [http://www.astm.org/SNEWS/MARCH_2003/lawrence_mar03.html child toy safety standards], among others, which hopefully test for the safety of the ports as well. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:04, 17 October 2007 (EDT)


hoy dia los costos bajando y ojala en tiempos proximos alcancen un precio infimo como para poder incorporar mas almacenamiento.
== Will the OLPC be able to boot something like PUPPYOS via a USB stick? ==


saludos
Before I consider the purchase of two OLPC laptops, I would like to verify that the hardware will support booting Linux via USB flash devices. I know PuppyLinux was unfortunately quickly dismissed as a possible candidate to run on the OLPC hardware; however, since the AMD Geode is a x86 processor, I am in hopes I can boot PuppyLinux from USB attached devices, IE... USB Flash, Compact flash using USB adapter, hard drive/cdrom/dvdrom using sata/ide-to-USB adapter, etc.. Has anyone on the development team tried to boot any of the later PuppyOS releases on the current OLPC hardware? If so, how did it work?


gustavo
Thanks Very Much In Advance
Regards
Ron


gustavoandresresnik@gmail.com
== give one get one ==


What numerical and literacy applications exist to help Kids within the Kenyan context/curriculum? mkiarie83@hotmail.com
what will the laptop come with if I get one from the give one get one offer?
:See the [[Activities]] page to get a sense of the range of software that will come from the laptop.


== Problem updating from 656 and mouse freeze ==
== Give 1: Get One program --> how to run another OS on my olpc ==


Hello
While I am fascinated to try the sugar UI paradigm, I feel that I may wish to run a different light linux distro on an olpc that I get through the "Give 1: Get 1" program in order to work with a broader and more current selection of packages. This raises a number of questions which I haven't been able to find answers for:
I am having trouble updating from the 656 system and now my mouse and keyboard has frozen. Can you please advise me. Thank you. -- heather


:Hello Heather. What have you upgraded to? Does the mouse and keyboard remain frozen if you remove the power adapter and battery and put them back in? Write to {{help@laptop.org}} if you'd prefer e-mail. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 02:01, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
*What distros other than the stock image will install easily on the OLPC? I know fedora is related to the OLPC stock image, but is fedora light enough? What about DSL or another light distro?
*What drivers and other software may need to be hand added to these distros to take advantage of the networking and display optimizations of the XO?
*Does the XO hardware have the capability to work with more standard network topologies and use standards such as WPA?


::Hello
: "Easily" is a relative term, and even more so when combined with the words "installing Linux". :) There is a page on the wiki that tells how to [[Installing_Debian_as_an_upgrade | install a fairly vanilla Debian]] on the OLPC (and there's also one for [[installing Fedora Core]], but that is quite old and uses a custom image). Given that Debian goes on fairly easily (where "easily" requires command-line work, a USB key, and an additional Debian machine), I imagine other Linux distributions could be made to work as well. I have seen the XO running off of commodity 802.11b wireless networking, and I understand it also [[USB_ethernet_adaptors | works with ethernet if you have a USB adapter (but not just any adapter will work)]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:01, 23 October 2007 (EDT)
::I tried using the email but only got a generic response. To answer your questions:
::- I was trying to upgrade to the 10.1.2. I tried with the USB method and got the grey grid with a message underneath, something about NAND and size.
::- I then tried to update in terminal using all the various wordings proposed. That did not work either. I left the machine for a day or so and when I turned it back on the mouse and keyboard were frozen. When it lit up with the clock, it would go to a black screen with some text at about a quarter of the way round and then, before I could read it, it would go back to loading. I tried turning the machine on holding the O key which made the black text screen disappear but did not fix the freeze. I tried removing all power. I tried turning the machine on holding the rotate button. Nothing has worked yet. I'm really excited that you are responding to me and look forward to finding a solution.
::Take care. -- heather


:::Did the generic mail response give you a tracking number? If so, let me know what it was. That will help us mark it as being handled.
== JVM in XO ==


:::The grey grid sounds good, the message does not. There may be a fault in the laptop, or a problem with the download or preparation of the USB drive.
Is there any way to install JVM (Java Virtual Machine) or similar tool in XO o run java software?


:::The grey grid occurs with an install of 10.1.2, so I'm presuming you are wanting to do an install, which wipes all data off the laptop. If so, please try again and this time check that you are following the install instructions below and tell me exactly what the message about the NAND says.
: The [[Java]] page implies that there is. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:00, 23 October 2007 (EDT)


:::Regarding the update in terminal, I don't think you should try that again, because having started the install the contents of the internal storage is undefined, and the results may be unpredictable. The mouse and keyboard freeze is common; it happens if the laptop runs out of memory. We didn't test update from 656 and it may not work.


:::Feel free to send me an e-mail at quozl@laptop.org if you like. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 22:24, 4 January 2011 (UTC)
If a developer wants to use a JVM, one way to do it is by leveraging the technology from dotFX, Inc. dotFX enables developers to deliver live applications packaged as a link or direct to the desktop. An XO user can obtain an always updated JVM for example, managed by our technology, if a developer wants to package his/her software as secure, live software on our technology. Since the technology is not pre-loaded with XO, the first time a user comes to a website for example with your application packaged as link, he/she will get an initial download we call ClientFX which has the parts of the JVM dynamically loaded to use your app. After that, the user can click on any live application link and access software as easily as he/she access content today. See www.dotFX.com to download the ServerFX product for free. Or, email me with any questions. In addition, I check this site frequently, because I think what OLPC's mission is awesome. Thanks. -Pete President/co-founder dotFX, Inc pete@dotFX.com


{{Software_Install|path=http://download.laptop.org/xo-1/os/official/os852|release=10.1.2|build=os852|model=XO-1|signed=yes}}
== setting up web proxy in the OLPC machine ==


== Activities disappear ==
Our network is under proxy settings.. could you please help us how to set up web proxy in OLPC machines


What to do if all of my activities disappear? Please Help!!!
: I'm not sure if this answers your question, but there is an answer to a similar question about [[Ask OLPC a Question/New#Proxy configuration | configuring the XO's web activity for web proxies]] further up on this page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 19:21, 24 October 2007 (EDT)
:Reinstall might be a last resort. Someone else asked this recently, and it turned out that changing the language to one that isn't supported may cause this. Change it back. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 23:38, 1 February 2011 (UTC)


== my xo1 olpc can not start up ==
== WHY? ==


my xo1 olpc can not start up
WHY don't you just buy Pen's paper and textbooks in calgary kids get along really well without laptops1!
when i open it the screen to make withe color only
but is because of virus nothing else so i would like
to know how can i repair it or how can i format it
but the problem is that i don't know how command or key
for booting xo1 olpc and the name for xo1 olpc operating system
so can you please help


== Wi-Fi WAPs not visible in Neighborhood View ==
:Why don't you just buy pens, paper, and textbooks? In Calgary, kids get along really well without laptops!
::First of all, it is not clear that the economics of printing and distributing textbooks is favorable relative to distributing laptops. Second, there are many more things you can do with a laptop than you can with just pen and paper: explore, express, compute, communicate etc. Third, I would guess that most children in Calgary have some access to libraries, computers, cell phones, newspaper, television, radio, etc. and teachers! This is not the case for most children in the developing world, for whom we have designed the laptop.


I installed the 10.1.3 version to my XO-1. Initially everything was fine including the WAP icons. Now I am only seeing the MESH target icons. I know the access points are working in several locations including m home one but still nothing but MESH is visible in the Neighbothood View. How can I fix this, short of trying a reinstall of 10.1.3?
== Software ==
:This will happen if automatic power management is enabled, which is the default, and the laptop is not kept awake for at least a minute. This is in the [http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes/10.1.3#XO-1_Automatic_power_management_issues release notes]. Try turning off automatic power management in the control panel. If that does not change things, please use Open Firmware to check the wireless card. Obtain the [[Ok]] prompt, and type ''scan-wifi'' then press return. This scans for wireless access points by turning on the radio receiver in the wireless card. Doing this test in Open Firmware is useful, because it excludes the 10.1.3 software entirely. If it doesn't show any access points, then there's no chance that 10.1.3 will. If it does show them, but 10.1.3 does not, then at least we know the problem is not hardware. Let us know how you go, because based on this test there are very different further tests to make. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 23:20, 4 May 2011 (UTC)


== how to format my olcp XO 1 ==
Dear Sirs,
please please i can ask you how to format the olcp and how to remove the downloaded applicattion which can not be erased please if u know it tell me quickly or send it on my email : saemscolomb@yahoo.fr
: One way to clear all changes would be to re-install or update to a current version. See [[Release_notes/11.3.0#XO-1]] or [[Release_notes/11.3.1#XO-1]] (almost released). --[[User:FGrose|FGrose]] 17:27, 10 June 2012 (UTC)


== How to repair olcp ==
I sent the following email to technology@laptop.org as directed by your web site. I recieved in return an autoresponder email that offers the ability to give laptops away. As you can see by the email I sent, this was not my purpose in contact. Aprend would be happy to contribute whatever it can in the future, but realistically, without software and a purpose, the XO will make a good boat anchor (for a very small boat at 3lbs.) How do we get in touch with a human (not autoresponder) to investigate at which level we may be of assistance?


Hi olcp i want to repair my olcp the problem is that when i charge my olcp the orange color which shows you that the power is going in but it shows like it is charged but it is activated the xo is loading when the circles are surrounded xo the laptop turns off so how can you help me to fix it.
Sincerly,
Rod Gilchrist


== my olcp can not start up ==
'''Email originally sent:'''


Hi my name is Robert my olcp doesn' t start up when i turn it on but it turns itself off plesase help me if possible.
My name is Rod Gilchrist. I have a small company in Austin, Texas named Aprend. We have developed a learning management system with integrated authorware. Our software is written totally in JAVA. Due to the features of JAVA, the translation of the GUI is a snap. Localization of language of the GUI, regardless of the language or dialect is very easy. The ability to create content is also very easy with the integrated authorware, localization of the GUI for the content creation software is also very easy. in addition, due to JAVA, our software runs under virtually any OS on any hardware.
It appears to me that the OLPC XO project could possibly use our software to deliver education to children using your laptops all over the world, in their localized language.
I would like to investigate an alliance between Aprend and your project to possibly provide our software with the XO laptop to enable educators at the user end of your project.
Please contact me if you are interested. I have attached a trifold brochure word file in hopes of explaining the features to you.
Sincerely,
Roderick E. Gilchrist, CEO
Aprend Software
(512) 328-5119
rod@aprendsoft.com


Conecté un Mp4 a mi XO 1.5 ( Secundaria ) Y creo que me entró un virus, Entonces, No me deja ver el Escritorio. Me aparece en Blanco. :(
:Java is not supported.
me gustaría saber s puedo hacer algo para sacarlo!
Me ayudan?


== Super trouble with OLPC ==


hello friends! (first pardon me with the bad English...)
Rod -
I am the President of dotFX, Inc (www.dotFX.com). We innovated a technology which can take existing Java applications and make them live - accessible as a clickable link or direct from the desktop. If the Aprend Software solution is placed on the dotFX framework it becomes "live" software. We manage the delivery of the application and underlying JVM/JRE dynamically. Currently OLPC does not support Java; however, I am a believer in their mission and think that access to free software for kids around the world, securely, is very important. If your software is packaged as a live application, then OLPC kids can access a JVM to their machine organically. The policy decision for OLPC for Java one way or another can be made over time; however, in the interim, there is a path. Let me know if you have any questions.
-Pete


well, actually I'm repairing an XO-1 laptop OLPC, at the beginning it worked flawlessly, until i upgraded the bios firmware downloaded from: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Firmware_q2e45, after the process, it won't boot anymore. the trouble is i can't figure out how to make it boot... i installed this build: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes/11.2.0 no luck... always end in the OK command prompt... same thing happened to every build version I've tried, downloaded and installed from here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes also, I've tried to re flash the bios and no luck, i use several ROM files, from the Q2E41(the original ROM bios that comes in my OLPC) to the last Q2E45, and still no luck... I've tried to install SO images with several SD cards with 1, 2, and 4 GB of storage capability, all of them formatted in several ways: FAT, exFAT, vFAT, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32... and nope...the OLPC won't boot... then I've tried luck with 2 kingston USB memory sticks, one is a 1GB and the other is a 8GB storage capability, tried with FAT, exFAT, vFAT, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 formats, it install the OS image in the OLPC, but still the laptop won't boot... Tired of this, i get a developer key from here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Activation_and_developer_keys, and tried it without any luck at all...
President, co-founder
dotFX, Inc
www.dotFX.com
pete@dotFX.com


NOTE # 1: the OLPC hardware test report that everything is good...
== Usability testing ==


Can anyone tell me if, how, and when usability tests will be (have been, are bring) conducted for the OLPC project?
NOTE # 2: all builds and bios I've downloaded and used to restoring my OLPC were for the XO-1 laptop model.
Keith Karn


NOTE # 3: all clean-install and bios writing processes ended correctly with no failures.
: I'm not sure if this is what you are looking for, but there have been a number of [[:Category:Pilot_site | field trials]] of the XOs, the feedback from which are used to improve the hardware and software. And feedback is solicited at various showings of the device, such as [[Game_Jam_Boston_June_2007/Feedback | at the Boston Game Jam]]. I'm not sure if there is any formal usability testing in place, though. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 00:27, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


NOTE # 4: the battery is fully charged, and the AC adapter is in outstanding performance.
== Digital Radio Mondiale ==


NOTE # 5: all the internal memory chips are in good shape, also I've made this process: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Flash_Bad_Blocks, and the flash nand only got around 15 bad blocks... then i made this process: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Fix_Clock and nothing, the OLPC always ends in the OK prompt, and never run the installed OS image...
I am interested in making a cheap DRM using avalable AM/FM radio and use it with line in of PC. Can anyone help me regarding the Hardware and Software of the DRM.


anyone can light any clues about what is wrong with this OLPC???
: If your device only uses the line-in, there will be a standard activity that can record from that port and play it back, like the [[Record]] activity. If the device needs an additional communication route (for example to specify tuning or encode/decode radio signals on the CPU), the best route may be through one of the laptop's standard USB connections. There may be more information available via the [[Peripherals]] page; the [[Hardware]] and [[Software]] pages may also have the basic information that you're looking for. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 00:53, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


any responses here or in my e-mail dj.electron@gmail.com with help to solve this mystery, are welcome .
== Wired netword card ==


Regards!!!
Is there also a wired network card on the laptop ? I heard that wireless connection can cause
== XO laptop ==
brain tumors.
Can anyone buy an XO laptop?


== Erasing journal ==
: There is no wired network card built-in to the laptops, but [[USB ethernet adaptors | USB ethernet adapters]] can be used. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:55, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


Hello!!!
== MP3 files ==


I have XO 1.5 and want to erase all data from the journal. I know that there is command (maybe not one) that is being typed in terminal for erasing all data from the journal. But cant remember that command. Can somebody help?
I noticed that one cannot download speech podcasts in mp3 format to the xo. Is there any way to download these mp3 files, or download software that will allow it?


Thanks....
: There is MP3 software that can run on the laptops, but it's not clear whether it will ship with the laptops or, if not, how easy it will be for a user to install. See the [[RestrictedFormats]] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:55, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


== Forth in Open Firmware ==
== activities wont work ==


everything i click on wont load except; firefox, doom, scratch and produce puzzle
Is there a usable Forth interpreter one can experiment with and learn from in the firmware?
E toys will load but, there will be an error message, and it will just be a blank page.
How do i fix it?!!!


== music ==
: Apparently, the firmware's Forth interpreter is user-accessible (see instructions in the [[OFW_FAQ | Open Firmware FAQ]]). &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:55, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


How do i download music and how do i get flash player
Okay, that is OFFICIALLY very cool! lol... Thanks for answering, Joe! I'm really looking forward to the "Buy two, get one" in November. :)
Terminal doesn't work so it isnt an option


== Microsoft Windows XP on XOs ==
== regular downloads ==


how do i use regular sites to download music?
Microsoft has been talking about getting the XP to work on the XO systems. I personally would consider Microsoft having anything to do with this project as a mistake. One of the core principals is free and open source software and any moves to work with Microsoft on this project would run contrary to this. Will the OLPC initiative be staying open source and sticking with Linux?
-- Thomas (New Zealand)


== installing firefox9.0.1 ==
: According to [[OLPC_myths#The_laptop_will_run_a_Microsoft_Windows_operating_system | the list of OLPC myths]], the officially distributed OS is still Linux. However, an open system means that anyone (including Microsoft) can develop for it. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 17:25, 26 October 2007 (EDT)


how do i install Firefox 9.0.1?
== Wireless networking health safety ==
I don't have terminal and i cant download it.


== Mouse touchppad ==
Can the antenna give brain tumor ?
: No. The wireless system is entirely safe. It is certified for safety in the US by the FCC and Underwriter's Laboratories. [[User:Bemasc|Ben]] 00:46, 31 October 2007 (EDT)


the mouse pad on my OLPC laptop is not working,the whole thing is not working. i have tried restarting my laptop but the mouse pad is still not working, what can i do to fix this? thank you.
== dotFX Java Framework ==
:this is a familiar problem, please read [[Keyboard_freeze_fix_for_os_650-656]]. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 23:11, 26 March 2012 (UTC)


== ¿como descargo para ver videos Gratis? ==
dotFX, Inc. (www.dotFX.com) has a free framework product called ServerFX which allows the 6 million java developers to take existing java applications and make them "live" software, i.e. desktop distributed through the Internet securely. For example, there are 30,000 existing Java applications (desktop apps / "dead" apps) which can be packaged as a clickable link / icon on the desktop or within a browser.


Si fueran tan amables me podrían responder como descargo icono para ver videos? Gracias
This provides extreme ease of use and ease of access for OLPC users to many free software applications, not previously accessible.


== una pequeña ayuda con una olpc ==
Please let me know if you would like to learn more. I am interested in leveraging the dotFX innovative technology for the OLPC mission.


hola como estan
Very truly yours -
-Pete


mi nombre es kevin molinares, soy de colombia y tengo un problema con una olpc xo-1.
Pete Hartigan
Resulta que soy tecnico en reparacion de computadores, entonces me dieron una olpc xo-1 para formatear windows,
President, co-founder
porque el sistema que traia le cayo muchos virus y estava muy lento, entonces yo formatee la SD de 4GB que trae pero
www.dotFX.com
no he podido hacer la instalacion de windows he intentado copiar una instalacion limpia que hice desde una maquina virtual pero no sirve
pete@dotFX.com
la unica forma que logre iniciar es con un hirent boot CD.
ahora si la pregunta ...


como hago o si necesito un driver, o donde bajo el windows xp para esta olpc xo-1 .. ya venia con windows xp de fabrica es mas tiene la licencia de windows original pegada debajo de la bateria, que tengo que hacer ?.
: I can't say whether or not the OLPC people are interested in your product, but note that the XO laptop is being distributed only with [[OLPC_on_open_source_software | open source software]] and it is [[RestrictedFormats | not currently shipping with Java]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:31, 27 October 2007 (EDT)
le agradezco su respuesta que tengan un buen dia
mi correo es kvnxp@hotmail.com


== Skype Video Calls & Broadband ==
If there are java developers interested in distributing their software, we can package their software as a "link" in a browser, or as a desktop icon. We manage the JVM for the developer and OLPC. It does not need to be distributed upfront. That is a decision OLPC can make either way, since our free installer and live update features can handle all of this pain for developers. As far as open source, we are not allergic to that consideration if there is proper demand. The key however is the value for the end user --- there are 30,000 existing java applications in open source for example which no one really uses -- we can package these as "links" and make them accessible to the common user -- ie they get free software, live from the network, in an easily accessible manner & updated for them with only deltas each time each user clicks on an application. Our framework provides mechanism for developers to run the apps offline or online, and provision in other ways if they want - yet at a high level the value for OLPC users around the world is straight forward. Get access to free software easily and none of them need to learn how to manage the software. For OLPC project - it is more value for basically no cost. For OLPC and developers, since we can publish services inline at runtime - if people want to monetize their work, we can package an ad object, license object (for premium services), and other revenue generating mechanisms on demand.
-Pete
pete@dotFX.com


I have 1.16 gb left of my broadband allowance this month. How long can I chat on skype using the video call facility?
Few highlights for OLPC kids and developers:


== turn on ==
1. Environment is secure - so kids around the world can click on apps and have a true security model (vs abdication of security with a trust/no trust decision being forced upfront)


my laptop turn on but then the screen stays black i have charged to full battery but it still does not do anything
2. Online / Offline


== downloading stuff ==
3. Low network footprint - eg if a child is in Africa, India or China for example with low bandwidth - this technique gets full functionality to them in low network availability areas of the world.


I want to download stuff on my XO laptop, but it keeps taking me to archive manager, which I don't like. I need instructions now!!!
4. Infinite number of applications possible on a small hard drive - dynamic applications / servcies - taken on and off as required
:that is probably because you are downloading files that can only be opened by archive manager. exactly what files are you downloading? perhaps the files are not designed for your XO laptop. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 22:34, 11 October 2012 (UTC)


== Technological and estructural diagram of the OLPC project ==
5. Applications are monitorable if desired - In the context of social networking applications with kids involved, the browser is generally not good enough to ward off the risk of preditors for example. A developer may choose to want a more monitorable environment for safety purposes. We provide the mechanism if developers want it.


I am a volunteer at an organization that implements the OLPC project in Honduras. I am trying to help in different areas and one of them is to create documentation that will guide the end users of the program. This documentation is aided with descriptive images and one of them, which I need from you is the one that has the diagram of the structure of the OLPC project (technology oriented). I was looking at some links that show this diagram but I can not find it anymore. It has an oval of the acronym OLPC in the center and it branches out to the left with technology and to the right with outreach and education. It will be of great help if you can provide me with such an image.
== Why pay $150 for what is a 10-year-old machine? ==


Thank you,
There's no need to spend time considering the pro's and con's of selling this computer to the general public. It won't be offered up for sale. Why? For EXACTLY the same reasons they are not being peddled to developed nations: buyers will ask legtimate questions BEFORE buying and then the truth about these computers and their great limitations will be exposed. Why would anyone pay $150 for what is essentially a re-packaged 10-year old machine? (in terms of computer power/storage/software).


Alfonso Calero (a_bellorin@hotmail.com)
:If you only restrict your analysis to computer power, storage capacity and bundled software, then you might be right although I do think that you undervalue the bundled mesh networking software. But the real point is that the OLPC has conciously accepted constraints in computer power, storage capacity and bundled software in order to be innovative in other areas. The XO laptop leverages current interface technology far more than any other PC. Nowadays it is common for WiFi interfaces to be built around their own CPU but only the OLPC leverages this so that the main computer can be powered down while the satellite CPU continues to transmit/recieve data. Only the OLPC has the innovative dual-mode LCD technology that allows normal use, as well as a special low-power black and white mode for ebook reading. This is one of very few modern laptops that have no moving parts and therefore are likely to last a long time which means they provide better ''green'' value for money.


== Alvin, mesh ==
:''P.S. I actually picked this question up from a blog comment that I saw, because I think it nicely sums up a widespread view which is also an ill-informed view that undervalues the leading edge technology in this laptop.''


I have a couple of XO's with me. I would like to change the network protocols and analyze the results.
== Please consider adding "childsplay" to software packages... ==


I would like to know where is the mesh protocol located on the XO? From where can I change the protocols?
The "childsplay" package is a wonderful Python based package that has kept my 3.5 year old productively engaged for the last couple of months and it seems that it would be ideally suited for inclusion in the OLPC software suite. More info on it can be found at:


Thanks in advance.
http://sourceforge.net/projects/childsplay/
:Hello. The mesh protocol is only available on the XO-1 model. Confirm you have an OLPC XO-1 model first. The OLPC XO-1.5, XO-1.75 and XO-4 models do not have mesh. Next, the mesh is implemented inside the wireless module firmware, with some small functions in the Linux kernel. Because it is in the firmware, you cannot practically change the protocol. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 03:44, 8 April 2013 (UTC)


::Hello Again thanks for a quick response earlier. Yes I have XO-1. I have some more Questions. Is there any way I can change the protocols in XO-1. Will I be able to change the Network Protocol Parameters? If Yes than how? Thanks in advance.
http://koji.fedoraproject.org/koji/packageinfo?packageID=1463


:::It depends on which protocol you wish to change. No, the mesh physical protocol cannot be changed. Yes, all the other network protocols above the physical layer can be changed, using Linux commands, Linux kernel run-time configuration parameters, and Linux kernel build-time configuration parameters. Which specific protocol and parameter do you wish to change, and why? --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 01:00, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for considering this suggestion.


::::Thanks for the information earlier. My interest is in the routing. I am doing a research on the mesh protocols. Some more questions to answer please. (1) Is the routing (and the corresponding layer) is part of the firmware too? (2) Which application layer software (GUI..etc) do they include to enable students to create links and task on the mesh? Thanks in advance.
Sincerely,


:::::It is of historic use, I guess. XO-1 mesh implementation was not continued beyond XO-1. Our XO-1.5, XO-1.75, and XO-4 models use ad-hoc rather than mesh. To answer your questions: (1) Routing on the mesh is entirely handled by the wireless module firmware. It is an implementation of IEEE 802.11s draft. It is incompatible with IEEE 802.11s final. (2) Sequence is: user selects Sugar network view, then clicks on a Mesh icon. Sugar sends mesh request command to Network Manager daemon. Network manager sends command to kernel. Kernel sends command to wireless module via USB. Reply cascades back up the stack, and the Mesh icon is changed to show it is selected. User starts a Sugar activity and enables sharing. Activity uses multicast UDP to advise activity is available for sharing. Other nodes on the mesh receive the UDP and update their network view. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 03:39, 9 April 2013 (UTC).
Dominic Caffey,
dcaffey_fl@yahoo.com


::::::Thanks for the information earlier. Will I be able to get a chance to edit wireless module firmware? thanks
: The author of childsplay, Stas Zytkiewicz, has [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/games/2007-April/000043.html expressed interest in porting it to the XO] and apparently has had [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/games/2007-May/000149.html a preliminary version] of it running, so I think there's a good chance it will eventually be available. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 16:28, 28 October 2007 (EDT)


:::::::Chance: 0.1% Because it is in the firmware, you cannot practically change the mesh protocol. The firmware is the property of Marvell. The source code is not public. The firmware is in the file usb8388.bin which is stored on the laptop. The file is sent to the wireless module after power is turned on. There is no public documentation for the ARM and baseband processor on the module, and these chips are from a silicon design around 2005, and probably no longer available. The module is soldered to the main board. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 04:58, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
== Internet Access ==


::::::::Hello, I have some more questions. The network is usually organised in a few layers, traditionally in seven. The lowest layer is the physical layer. That is indeed firmware and cannot be edited. Above that we have the data link, network, and transport layer. Routing will happen in one of these layers, usually in the network, sometimes in the data link layer. Question is: where is the routing taking place for the OLPC XO-1 and the other versions of OLPC XO (like XO-1.5 ..etc). thanks.
Is there any program on the XO computer that eliminates inappropriate web access sites for kids?


:::::::::We use TCP/IP for networking on OLPC XO, and TCP/IP is not based on a seven layer model. Wikipedia has an [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_protocol_suite#OSI_and_TCP.2FIP_layering_differences article that describes OSI and TCP/IP layering differences]. Routing happens in as many layers as are required by the definition of those layers, not only one. There are two layers that contain routing for XO-1, and one for XO-1.5, XO-1.75, and XO-4. The mesh on XO-1 automatically maintains a list of mesh nodes in the wireless module, considered to be physical routing. The other layer is TCP/IP routing, which is provided by Linux, and is not unique to OLPC XO, so it would be redundant to describe it here. Look for a text that describes TCP/IP. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 01:32, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
: Information on the [[Internet]] and [[OLPC_Peru/Arahuay#Arahuay: the Technical side | Peru trial]] pages suggests that the countries themselves will be responsible for providing an Internet connection that is appropriately filtered. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 18:17, 28 October 2007 (EDT)


::::::::::Hello. I would like to know, is there anyway where the protocol parameters and be changed and analyzed? Thanks.
== Can the technology be adapted so students with language-based learning disabilities can use this? ==


:::::::::::Your question is ambiguous. If you mean the mesh routing, then [http://dev.laptop.org/pub/firmware/libertas/RELEASE_NOTES] may help you. If you mean Linux routing, then consult a text on TCP/IP and Linux. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 23:13, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
My niece attends a private school for children with a wide range of learning differences. I would like to purchase one for her but am not sure how adaptable it will be. Can additional software be installed? The application for this population of student in that school setting would be wonderful. Not only could we provide the assisted technology to help LD students learn, but as well help all children around the world! I am most interested in pursuing this!


::::::::::::Hello, sorry. I would like to know if mesh routing protocol parameters on OLPC laptops can be altered (modified/changed) and analyzed? thanks
== Laptop ==
:::::::::::::See [[Wireless_Driver_README]], [http://dev.laptop.org/pub/firmware/libertas/RELEASE_NOTES RELEASE_NOTES] and [[Mesh_Forwarding_Table]]. Please also consider [[Mailing_lists]] ... the Devel mailing list is a more suitable place for this discussion, and you would find a larger audience. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 00:28, 11 April 2013 (UTC)


== Who has heard this OLPC "nerdcore" rap song? ==
What items will be inside the shipping box if bought from give one get one??


The nerdcore rappers called "Dual Core" published a song about the OLPC on Jun 17, 2013.
== Protecting children from bad content on the internet ==
Find it on ''YouTube'' [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OefB1PG0vY8 here].

With only 3,930 views recorded as I write this on June 21, 2017, it would appear that a
Does the sugar XO system effectively protect children from pornographic or other adult material on the internet and how is it done.
great many more people might want to give it a listen. Maybe you?
Is it possible to circumvent these filters by adding new browser software or in other ways?
- [[User:Docdtv|Docdtv]] 08:28, 21 June 2017 (UTC)
With geek and source code buttons these children are being encouraged to look under the hood.
I feel it of utmost importance to protect vulnerable children from pornography.

: See the filtering question above. It seems the countries/schools will be responsible for filtering the [[internet]] before it even reaches the laptops. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 20:40, 30 October 2007 (EDT)

== Shipping give one get one ==

How long is the shipping once I purchase a $100 laptop from give one get one?

:We will be setting up a first-come-first-served queue; but until we know the scale of the interest, we won't know the degree to which the volume will impact our production pipeline. We will develop a schedule for shipments and share it with the public as soon as possible.

== Is the Get 1 computer the same as the Give 1? ==

I will participate in the Give 1 Get 1 program, and plan to take the Get 1 to my sister in Laos, who builds libraries there through her non-profit (www.thelanguageproject.org). Currently Laos is not among the governments that are participating in the OLPC program. For obvious reasons, I would therefore like to make sure that the Get 1 computer that I receive is exactly the same as the Give 1 computers that are sent to developing countries. Can this be arranged?


I don't think you get to choose where your "give 1" goes - you won't ever see it, it won't be shipped to you.

== Battery ==

What type of battery will the Give 1 Get 1 laptop come with? Will it have the LiFeP battery or the NiMH battery?

: I guess quite some people would like to know (me included), so is there any answer?

:: No answer yet. Good question though; but it may have to wait for production availability and component costing. The price of the raw materials can change a bit. Given the average temperature of the target country, NiMH will charge properly. The answer will be one of either (a) mixed, (b) LiFePO<sub>4</sub>, or (c) NiMH. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 05:18, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== Give 1, Get 1 questions ==

# I read that there is a limited number for this program and they will sell out in minutes. What time exactly will the program open? (time zone specific?) I want to be sure to get one when available.
# I would like some info on what the computer includes as it will be sold in US for this program. I have read all the technical articles, etc., but I'm not a technology geek, so I'd like some plain words. Also, will we be able to download updates and additional programs as they are developed?
# Will the version sold in US for the G1, G1 promotion include an alternate recharging source, or have one available as an option? (solar panel,crank, etc.) I would like to have this option, even though most of the time I will plug it in to recharge. There are times when I will want to use an alternate source of energy (camping trips, etc.)<br>
Thanks for your info

:Well, let's see if we can resolve some of this for you!
:1. Here's the relevant text from an email OLPC sent out on November 9:

:<i>You are receiving this email because you requested a reminder from One Laptop per Child about our limited-time "Give One Get One" program. Starting Monday, November 12 at 6:00am EST, you will be able to donate one XO laptop to a child in the developing world and also receive a laptop for the child in your life, by visiting www.laptopgiving.org[http://www.laptopgiving.org] or calling toll-free 1-877-70-LAPTOP.</i>
:2. Regarding the contents of the G1G1 package that you would receive, we'll probably know more after November 12. Right now, there's not much available other than what you can find in the [[Hardware specification]] of this wiki, and that nearly lists what might be available. Regarding software, though, if you look at the software over on the [[Activities]] page, it looks like any typical open source library - lots of different programs with new builds and releases being issued all the time. I don't think this will be a problem.
:3. Sorry, I couldn't find out anything here regarding specifics about what will be shipped with the G1G1 program. <i>(I'd like to know myself!)</i> --[[User:Valichi|Valichi]] 16:30, 9 November 2007 (EST)

== ASUS Eee similarity ==

I saw a small laptop called the ASUS Eee PC. What is the difference between that and the $100 laptop?

: You may want to look at the [[Hardware_specification | XO's hardware specs]] and the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ASUS_Eee_PC ASUS Eee's specs]. As I see it, the main difference is that the XO is designed to be deployed as part of an educational program, especially in areas without a lot of technological infrastructure, while the Eee is designed to be used as a conventional ultra-portable laptop. So the XO has a spill- and dust-proof rugged case, a long battery life, mesh networking, a sunlight-readable display, and a tablet mode, while the Eee has a faster processor, more storage, a VGA port, an expansion slot, a more versatile card reader, maybe more memory, and a keyboard that may be more comfortable for an adult to type on. The Eee appears to be more expensive, but much of that may be overhead related to sales, advertising, and support; it's not clear how much it actually costs to make. They both ship with a Linux variant and other open-source software, although the Eee apparently includes other software, like Skype and Windows Media codecs. As the Wikipedia article says, the two laptops aren't really intended to compete with each other. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 13:44, 3 November 2007 (EDT)

== NGO'S CAN BE A POWERFUL TOOL IN YOUR IMPLIMENTATION ==

Greetings,
I have read what you have to say about NGO's and how they would slow down your progress at implementation but I do want you to consider the fact that it is possible for NGO's to receive funding for educational purposes from international foundations and organizations. Perhaps a NGO could aid with the funding requirement of, for the sake of argument, the teaching of the educators in the use of the new machines. Surely with such new technology, instruction for the teaching staff would be required...and then there is the matter of initial set up, another area where outside funds could be used. It seems to me that they are numerous areas that NGO's could step in and help with the program, we just need to know that our efforts would be supported by you and the governments concerned. Some smaller third world countries simply do not have the funds for education that your program may demand.
I am affiliated with a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that also holds a NGO in Belize. Our organization would be honored to help in your mission. Should you reconsider your position on NGO's, please keep us in mind. I feel sure that you can contact me by return email, as I do not wish to use your site for free advertisement.
Your mission is noble and I respect your desire to educate the poor.
JWB

== Age range ==

What is the age range you are targeting ?

: According to the [[Our_market#Child_is_a_nebulous_term.3B_what_is_the_exact_age_range_you_are_targeting.3F | Our Market]] page, it is ages 6 to 16 years. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:53, 4 November 2007 (EST)

== German localization ==

Exist a german software version of the OLPC? I like to get some for our clas here helping at same time with OLPS´s for Peru.
Norbert

== childs laptop ==

where or in which stores will the OLPC be sold

: See the [[Ask_OLPC_a_Question_about_Distribution#Where_or_how_can_I_get_one.3F | Ask OLPC a Question about Distribution]] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:47, 4 November 2007 (EST)

== How Does Wireless Work? ==

Do you need to sign up for wireless internet? If not how does the wireless work?

: The XO laptops can communicate several ways using [[wireless]] networking. They can communicate with the internet through a nearby wireless router, or they can communicate directly with other XOs nearby (the wireless "mesh"); if any laptop in the mesh is near a wireless router, the others in the mesh can access the internet through this connection. The countries participating in the OLPC program will be setting up the wireless routers in their schools so that the students can access the internet. (If you are asking about the laptops received through the Give-One-Get-One program, you will need to find your own wireless service. Some libraries, coffee shops, and internet cafes provide this service to their patrons; otherwise, you will have to ask your local internet service provider about setting up wireless networking.) &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:27, 5 November 2007 (EST)

: Note: According to a [http://home.businesswire.com/portal/site/google/index.jsp?ndmViewId=news_view&newsId=20071102005824&newsLang=en news article] on the front page of the wiki, T-Mobile is offering a year of free wireless internet access for the Give-One-Get-One machines in certain locations throughout the U.S. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 17:46, 7 November 2007 (EST)

== Computer Usage ==

Do you have concrete stats on the level of computer access/usage around the globe? By country?

== Drinking Water and Healthcare? ==

Why is giving a laptop to a child so important when issues such as safe drinking water and healthcare remain problems in so much of the world?

: This is answered on the [[OLPC_myths#You.27re_forcing_this_on_poverty_stricken_areas_that_need_food.2C_water_and_housing_rather_than_a_laptop. | OLPC Myths]] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 09:37, 6 November 2007 (EST)

== Support for Give 1 Get 1 units? ==

My niece is interested in this program for her boys. What technical support is available for units purchased this way? What warranty?

: Thank you, that's an important question, and we have a prepared answer. Item 9 of the [http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/terms-and-conditions.php terms and conditions] handles support, and item 6 covers warranty. If after reading those items you still have questions, please ask. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 05:04, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== Augmentative communication for special needs children ==

Please address how these laptop computers might help special needs children with their communication. Our daughter has had various augmentative communication devices but enjoys and seems to prefer using the computer. Her communication devices have voice output; are accessed using a dynamic touch screen and have word prediction capabilities. Her new device called the Chat PC is housed in a hand held Dell computer. The touch screen keyboard is so tiny that she has to use a stylus to type in the letters. It can be frustrating to use because of its size. Wouldn't your lap top computer be easier to use because the keyboard and screen are seperate? How much does it weigh? If it is easier to use it might be an even more powerful tool for communication than a hand held device. We would like to purchase one if possible but we need more information.

If possible I hope that your company will address the very important issues that these children face as they struggle to be understood. Molly Dobrowski

: Judging from the [[Accessibility]] page, the OLPC plans to address a number of possible impairments, but, judging from activity on the [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2007-October/007038.html mailing lists], some necessary details are still being decided. At the least, it sounds like some form of [[speech synthesis]] will be available on the production machines. It's not clear whether a trackpad would be easier to use than a touch-sensitive screen; one disabled user on the [[Talk:Accessibility]] page found the XO's trackpad difficult to use. (However, according to [[OLPC_Human_Interface_Guidelines/The_Sugar_Interface/Input_Systems#Screen_Rotation | this page]], a future version of the laptop may have a touch-sensitive screen.) The size and weight of the laptop is given on the [[Hardware_specification#Physical_dimensions | Hardware]] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 16:42, 7 November 2007 (EST)

== About Jobs in OLPC ==

Hello.

I am interested in localization career. The career page says that I need to send my cover letter and CV. But I want further job description and have some questions. Can you please give me the HR department E-mail address.
Thanks.

Muhammad

== Impact on school culture ==

Hello,
What's been the impact on school culture or environment: have teachers' perceptions changed concerning their environment since using OLPC; how are principals measuring the level of learning; do you have designated individuals contacting you regularly with progress data?

: While perhaps someone else knows more about impact and ongoing feedback, there are a number of initial reports from pilot sites available in the [[:Category:Pilot site | Pilot Site section]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 22:05, 7 November 2007 (EST)

== What age group in the United States is this XO laptop appriate for? Can an adult keep a journal" ==

How much memory do these computers have?
Can you create files to email and to access on this computer?
Can you access the internet like any other lap top?

What age group in the United States, is this appropriate for?

Can a child in USA interact and communicate to a group of kids in a different country?

Can you download different software packages.

Basically haw is this similar to a regular lap top, because the demo makes it look completely different, unless the demo was just illustrating the educational teaching feature.

I definitly support these lap top for the kids in other countries, but I am trying to figure out how I can ustilize the Get One Give One program, and if this laptop would be something I could use, as a writer, and my 12 year old would benefit from.

Thank you

: According to the [[Our_market#Child_is_a_nebulous_term.3B_what_is_the_exact_age_range_you_are_targeting.3F | Our market page]] the laptop is being designed for ages 6-16. Others can of course use it, but note that the keyboard is designed for small hands, so it may be uncomfortable for an adult to use for long periods. According to the [[Hardware_specification | Hardware page]], the laptop has 256Mb of RAM and 1Gb of flash storage. There is currently no built-in e-mail client (although there may be in the future), but webmail (like Google mail) can be used. The laptop can use standard 802.11b wireless networking and it comes with a web browser based on Firefox, so it can access the internet in a manner similar to other laptops. To my knowledge, there is no system expressly set up to allow XO owners in different countries to communicate with each other, but there are existing pen pal services on the internet that could be used. There is additional software that can be downloaded and installed on the laptops&mdash;and in fact the laptops are designed to allow the children themselves to write software if they want&mdash;but note that most existing software (e.g. Windows programs) will not run on the laptops. The user interface to the laptops is quite different from traditional laptops in the hope that it will be easier for children to use.&mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:30, 8 November 2007 (EST)

== Time wasteth, 1 business day before merry XO-mas ==

Is there any hope of more complete answers on purchase-related questions in the one business day that remains?
: Can you be more precise? [[User:Sj|Sj]]&nbsp;[[User talk:Sj|<font color="fc9"><small>talk</small></font>]]

I can, and I was, but they have moved the question set.

There's only so many ways I can ask these, but this particular question was about ''hope''. The project brings hope to the young of a small country - that's '''wonderful'''. I kind of hope to get one too, but I despair if I can't actually help the child I know.

: Note: SJ moved your list of questions to the [[Give1Get1#Will_OLPC_get_in_trouble_if_I_aid_Intl_friends_to_Give_1_Get_1.3F | Give1Get1]] page and answered them there; he noted the change in the page history, but it's understandable that you didn't know to check this. I imagine that he didn't notice that this section was posted by the same person. (It's easier to sort these things out if you sign your comments and keep them together.) &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 13:16, 9 November 2007 (EST)

Since Joe notes the moved location now, I've trimmed it, go look there. It doesn't appear that non-staff can move their own questions side-by-side here though. (It was probably the same IP address; I did these from work.)

My real frustration is an understandable effect of few volunteers and a complex world - nobody ever asks me the *easy* questions anymore ... nor in a timely fashion. They happen when they happen, and those aren't always next to each other. sorry.

I'm not gonna dream of asking how anyone would help my friend's kid's German autistic school programme. If the OLPC doesn't survive her youngster it would hardly expect dozens of them to survive the batch of them :) and if the Germans can't afford any computers they want in whatever "Give Many" they'd want I'd be pretty surprised. (If someone wants to dream of answering this anyway, I hope you live in Germany and know how to make the XO pass the local whatever-it-is for general purpose use.) -- Heather

== Laptop capabilities ==

I live in the U.S.A. I was thinking of getting a laptop for my 8yo.
Can you connect to the internet as you could on any other laptop?
: yes.
Does her friend(s) have to have one of these (OLPC) laptops to
communicate or will it talk to any computer and do the same basic activities my home computer will do?
: it can talk to other computers and to the internet. it comes with activities that are probably different than those on your home computer.
I would love to be able to
help an under privledged child while helping my own, but I am not
sure of the capabilities of your laptop----can you please give me more information and specifics....What a GREAT idea you have had
and a dream come true for many children. Who knows, we could have
some intelligent leaders in our future because of you!!!!

Thank You<br>
R. Compton<br>
Fairhope, Alabama

:Depending on your level of computer literacy, you might want to consider looking first at the [[Activities]] page, to see what applications are native to the XO, or put another way, what applications will run on the XO without additional support. The [[Software components]] page will then tell you what other programs are being developed for the machine.

:Regarding the XO itself, you might want to look at the [[Hardware specification]] page to get a better feel for what the XO hardware is capable of. --[[User:Valichi|Valichi]] 16:39, 9 November 2007 (EST)

== Battery life? ==

When I unplug my MacBook from the wall, it tells me how much battery time I have left. Usually this is around 3 hours. Does the XO do this and if so, on a full charge, how much time does it take during heavy use for the battery to discharge fully? In other words, how long does the battery last, worst case scenario? Thanks!
: It does not tell you remaining time in minutes, but in percentage of charge; currently, if you do not use any power saving modes, it would last roughly as long as your macbook. [[User:Sj|Sj]]&nbsp;[[User talk:Sj|<font color="fc9"><small>talk</small></font>]]

== Computer Friendly? ==

How user friendly are these computers? If I purchase one and donate one, do I have to add programs and download software? Do I have to add this computer to my current wireless program?What if you know nothing about computers, is this a good computer to learn on?

:For the provided school-age kid activities, they are extremely user friendly. This includes web browsing. For other stuff, such as business use, they are more complicated and will likely require use of the command prompt. This is a good computer for learning if you really wish to understand how computers work.

== Printing ==

Will it have printer hook up capabilities/ and if what printers will be compatible??
--[[User:Hopele|Hopele]] 00:48, 9 November 2007 (EST)

: The laptops do not currently support printing; see the [[Our_software#Printing | Our Software]] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:23, 9 November 2007 (EST)

== what can I do with it? ==

Will it do secure online shopping? Will it work with YouTube?

:Yes. No, unless you add extra software.

== Internet connection in a no wifi ambient ==

Can I use usb port to connect OLPC via cable? In a lot on country (in china for example) is easier to meat a lan cable connection. The usb to lan adapters work on OLPC?

: Yes. See [[USB ethernet adaptors]] for a list of adapters known to work. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 12:04, 9 November 2007 (EST)

== possible to download a mapping program? ==

Can tne DeLorean mapping software be loaded into your computer?

== Microsoft compatibility ==

Would it be possible to load a Microsoft Windows OS on these?

: While Microsoft is reportedly working on [http://news.yahoo.com/s/nf/20071030/tc_nf/56372 a version of Windows XP] for the XO laptops, it is not known how successful they have been or if they plan to make the result available to the public. So for now the answer is no. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:25, 9 November 2007 (EST)

WHERE IS THE BUY 1/10th DONATION BOX?
I SEE TH: BUY ONE/GIVE ONE, 100+, 1000+

== Wireless WPA Security ==

I really haven't seen this answered yet. Does the network driver support wireless security protocols??? WPA??? How easy & specifically what app is used to configure it as a security-enabled wireless access point?? All I've seen so far is nebulous answers.

: I haven't seen it addressed, either, but apparently there is a [http://dev.laptop.org/ticket/584 closed trac ticket] to fix WPA, so it seems reasonable to assume that WPA is possible with the XO's network driver, although it may not be easy to configure via a user interface, yet. [http://lists.laptop.org/pipermail/devel/2006-December/003215.html This mailing list post] implies that making advanced wireless security protocols easy to use is not a high priority, as of about a year ago. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 03:36, 10 November 2007 (EST)

== EN FRANÇAIS ==

J'AIMERAIS PARTICIPER AU PROGRAMME GIVE ONE GET ONE EN FRANÇAIS.
Par exemple, offrir un ordinateur à un(e) enfant dans un pays FRANCOPHONE et en obtenir un pour une enfant francophone.
Sera-t-il possible de le faire LE 12 NOVEMBRE?

:Babelfish says: ''I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE PART IN PROGRAM GIVE ONE GET ONE IN FRENCH. For example, to offer a computer to one child in a FRENCH-SPEAKING country and to obtain some for a French-speaking child. Will it be possible to do it on NOVEMBER 12?''

I live in France and would really like to back up the last comment, when can I get the opportunity to show my support for this education project, I have been following your progress religiously since I heard about your objectives, my son is only five but I know where this program is going and I want to be able to contribute to it, G1G1-Europe can anyone give me a possible timeframe for expansion plans of this two week North American Only launch?

:People in Europe have been getting them. The keyboard has the required accents and Euro, though it is QWERTY. You'll need a friend in the USA or Canada. There are mail forwarding services that may help. You may need a PayPal account or Credit card that is associated with the USA.
::Babelfish indique : ''Les gens en Europe les ont. Le clavier a les accents et l'Euro exigés, bien qu'il soit QWERTY. Vous aurez besoin d'un ami aux Etats-Unis ou au Canada. Il y a des services de expédition de courrier qui peuvent aider. Vous pouvez avoir besoin d'un compte de PayPal ou d'une carte de Degré de solvabilité qui est associée aux Etats-Unis.''

== Buy 1 Give 1 ==

During the Buy 1, Give 1 offer, can an individual buy 2, give 2 or buy 3 give 3 or is it limited to one?

: There is no limit. See SJ's comment on the [[Give1Get1#Is_there_a_limitation_on_how_many_give1get1_I_can_purchase.3F | Give1Get1]] page. If you are planning to give large numbers (100+) of laptops, you might want to look at the [http://laptopfoundation.org/participate/givemany.shtml Give Many] page. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:44, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Mentorship program for children ==

Getting a laptop opens the gateway to free resources on the web. However, at least in short-term, I think a mentor is needed for the child to guide them through. It could be done on a voluntary basis. Currently there seems no such focus in your voluntary services section. What do you think?

== XO and PXE/Etherboot ==

Is it possible to network boot the XO using PXE and/or Etherboot? I ask because I'm a long-time K12LTSP user and would like to continue to provide this environment as an option to my teachers (and - who am I kidding - myself too!).

Best Regards,
Mark

:Booting over the net is certainly possible, but probably not with PXE or Etherboot. The XO uses OpenFirmware instead of a PC BIOS. (like a PowerPC Macintosh or a Sun SPARC) The laptop can not directly run LILO, Grub, DOS, or Windows. There is no VGA-compatible video hardware. The built-in storage does not act like an IDE or SCSI device.

== Language ==

Is the software on the XO translated into the child's native language? When the XO is used to search the Internet is it being translated into the native language?

: A great deal of effort is being put into localizing the core XO activities, so that the children can work in their native language. You can read more (or participate) on the [[Localization]] page. When browsing the internet, the XO displays the pages in the language in which they are written, but the children can of course use free online translation tools like [http://www.google.com/language_tools?hl=en Google] to get rough translations of the pages. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:39, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== WHEN will the Give 1 Get 1 initiative be available in other countries also? ==

We living in other countries will also like to participate in the Give 1 Get 1 initiative.

You are starting in the US and Canada. But declared that you will try to expand the program globally over time.
'''
Any chance that us living in Scandian Countries can be able to join before christmas 2007 ?'''

: I don't know when G1G1 might be expanded, but note that according to point 5 of the [http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/terms-and-conditions.php G1G1 terms and conditions], there is no guarantee that the participants will receive the laptops before Christmas. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:14, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Wireless internet availability in Kabul Afghanistan ==

I will be sending three of the laptops I ordered to a "Tent School" in Kabul, Afghanistan. There is no internet connection at the school. I am told the universities do not even have internet connection. I know that my friends use an internet cafe when they send email. Does One Laptop have a satellite or some other sort of wireless connection set up so that the children at this school could connect to the internet using the computers wireless capability?

:When laptops are supplied in bulk, they come with school servers. A school server has 3 wireless antennas. It will often also have a satellite link or other internet connection, allowing the laptops to use the internet. A regular wireless access point device (wireless router device) can be used instead.

Some of the students and teachers speak some English but I am not certain as to their fluency. Will they be able to get their own Arabic language on the computer?

:The laptop is intended to support Arabic, but you won't get the Arabic keyboard via G1G1. You'll get a "US international" keyboard. It's QWERTY with extra stuff like the Euro symbol and numerous accents. You can draw Arabic symbols on the keyboard with a black marker, then switch the language. '''NOTE:''' Arabic is far from universal in that area. The students may need Pashtun, Farsi, etc.

Will directions for the operation of the computer (owner's manual) be available to them in their native language?

:The laptop does not ship with any paper at all. Paper would get lost or damaged, and would cost extra. The laptop is easy to use.

== Printer ==

Can created documents be printed or can you send your work to a windows based computer and print through that computer? Do you sell a printer specific to this computer or can any printer be attached to it?

: The laptops do not currently support printing; see the [[Our_software#Printing | Our Software]] page. It should be possible to transfer files to a printer-capable computer, but this is likely something that only a technically minded adult could do, at this point. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 14:09, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Other colors ==

I would love to purchase one for my daughter, but she favors fushia or pink. When this color is available will I still be able to purchase a computer from your company?

: No, sorry. The software does allow your daughter to choose fushia or pink to identify herself on the laptop, and a random colour pair is used for the logo on the outside of the panel, but the case colors are the same across production. See [[The Theft Problem]] for why we are doing it this way. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 04:47, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== disk space? ==

how much disk space is on the OLPC?

: According to the [[Hardware_specification#Core_electronics | Hardware]] page, the XO has 256Mb of RAM and 1Gb of flash disk space. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 15:27, 12 November 2007 (EST)

: In addition, one can add external or portable storage via the three USB sockets or the wireless network. We frequently use this feature during development and testing, so we know it works, but the software we supply is intended for simple use by children, not complex use by adults. The software can be changed. 1Gb of flash disk space may not be sufficient for your application, but we believe it is a reasonable tradeoff between cost and utility for our deployment. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 04:36, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== Give one Get one Expansion plans - G1G1-Europe ==

when can the rest of the World get the opportunity to show support for this education project, I have been following your progress religiously since I heard about your objectives a couple of years ago;

I spent last summer reading the following two books which I can fully recommend;


1) The Connected Family: Bridging the Digital Generation Gap by Seymour Papert
2) The Children's Machine: Rethinking School in the Age of the Computer by Seymour Papert

My son is only five but I know where this program is going and I want to be able to (have an OLPC laptop for my child) and contribute to it; G1G1-Europe, can anyone give me a possible timeframe for possible expansion plans of this two week North American Only launch?

== Too many computers? (An idealistic, down the road question) ==

I am very interested in seeing 4 billion or some other large number of these laptops making it out in the developing countries. I see each child that has one of these machines as being a tiny piece of proof that this world is really one world. With a potential huge number of these out there, all connected to flickr, sharing their pictures, and blogging about their education, their region, how they care for their goat . . . I see it being almost impossible to conceive of this world in the singular country view.

So, in the event that this happens, I can easily see there being too many people to have flickr still allowing free accounts, or allowing as many free photos to be shared and things of the like. I know this is in the realm of fantasy at this point, but I'm wondering if we will end up with countries and regions being blocked from service and being relegated to a lower/lesser internet.

== How to keep the laptops in the hands of the children? ==

How will OLPC ensure that children, and especially little girls, are not pressured to give away their laptops to fathers, uncles, and others who might sell them or use them for business or other purposes besides educating children?

: I'm not sure if there is a plan to specifically address this situation, but some countries have requested a general anti-theft system where the laptop stops working if it goes for a length of time without receiving a signal from the local school. You can read more about it in the [[OLPC_Bitfrost#P_THEFT:_anti-theft_protection | Bitfrost specification]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 19:22, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Battery Life ==

What is the battery life on the OLPC
(how long will it last per charge)

: Per SJ's answer to a similar battery question above: about three hours of use on a full change. Note that the battery is supposed to last longer in the various power-saving modes, and battery use may improve as the system software gets better. A note on the [[OLPC_Peru/Arahuay#Arahuay:_the_Technical_side | Arahuay trial]] page implies that the battery may last quite a bit longer (5-12 hours) in recent models for certain usage patterns. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 19:37, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== What can be done to keep the laptops with the children? ==

In the third world, donations can become the local currency. Theft is more common. No one even has a car radio. In the third world, a laptop computer has a high value. What can be done to prevent the laptops from being stolen from the children and being used as black market currency or business computers?

: See the grey market section of the[[Our_market#What_will_OLPC_do_to_stop_a_grey_market.3F | Our market page]] as well as the [[OLPC_Bitfrost#P_THEFT:_anti-theft_protection | Bitfrost page]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 19:44, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Mesh interoperability ==

Hi,
Would the wireless mesh network work with any standard wireless router or wireless switch?
Is the mesh network only internal between the mesh laptops and than some of the laptop's are connected to standard wireless routers as standard stations (not Mesh, so any wireless AP can be used)?

: According to the [[Wireless]] page, the laptops implement 802.11b/g wireless networking standards (which are used by standard wireless routers) as well as the 802.11s standard, which is used for the mesh. From the info on that page, it seems that any laptop that can connect via 802.11b/g will offer "portal service" to other laptops through 802.11s, so that the mesh effectively extends the connectivity range of the standard 802.11b/g stations. See also [[Mesh Network Details]] and the [[Active Antenna]]. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 21:37, 12 November 2007 (EST)

== Personal Uses ==

would the XO laptop be a good note taking device for let's say, college courses?

: Maybe, maybe not. One advantage is that it is silent; it has no fan, and the keyboard may be quieter than a traditional laptop keyboard. One disadvantage is that the keyboard is built for small hands; it may be difficult for an adult to use, let alone touch-type. Keyboard size aside, if you just need to enter text, you should be fine with the software with which the laptop ships, but if you are expecting to be able to take handwritten notes, formulas, and diagrams, you may be better off with a more traditional tablet PC; the XO does have a stylus-capable surface, but I'm not sure there are activities that use it yet. The XO can record audio, although the amount it is limited by storage capacity (and that goes double for video). &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 21:23, 12 November 2007 (EST)


== Changing Shipping Information ==

I ordered over the phone, how do I change my shipping address? ~LDoran

== BATTERY ==

I'm new to Laptops, so: what's involved in 'recharging' the battery?
what's needed?
(I'm also new to this system so i hope I can find the answer(s) to this question.)

*the laptops include an AC adaptor to charge the battery, and charging will happen if the AC adaptor is connected, regardless of whether the laptop is on or not. There is a battery indicator on the front and back that shows this. For more detail, or alternate ways to charge, search for battery or charging in this Wiki. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 04:18, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== Get 1 Give 1, mesh network safety concerns ==

I am considering getting a computer for my child through the Get 1 Give 1 program, but would like to know more about possible safety concerns. From what I understand, the mesh network allows the computers to contact each other, even without internet access. Is it possible to turn this off, or limit it? I don't really like the idea of strangers in the area being able to message my child -- not everyone with these computers will be other children. Also, will there be an easy way to set up an internet filter?

*That is an important issue. The current software builds provide automatic association with nearby XO laptops, as this is what is required in mass deployment to the target countries. The software can be changed to either disable this, or to force association with your home access point. We haven't described how to do this yet, and it is a technical software task, not for the inexperienced. You can filter with your home equipment fine, as item 10 of the [http://www.laptopgiving.org/en/terms-and-conditions.php Terms and Conditions] describes. In the mass deployment we use school servers to do this filtering. The software is open source, so if we can't help you, the community of other owners will be able to. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 03:48, 13 November 2007 (EST)

: Note that the ability to turn off the wireless networking is a planned feature for the [[Requirements#Control_Panel.2FPreferences | control panel software]] under development. There is apparently [[Sugar_Control_Panel | existing software]] that will do this, but it is not currently easy for children to use. &mdash;[[User:Leejc|Joe]] 10:28, 13 November 2007 (EST)

== Success of G1G1 program ==

I have read several articles about your project, and the last one I read this weekend (a month old Newsweek since I have been traveling) and I have given to the G1G1 program. Will you be posting information on your website as to the success of this program? How many are given, whether the 2 week window was uniformly used or if it peaked then ebbed or vice versa, etc.?

Good luck with your program.
Dr. Elisa H. Barney Smith

== G1G1 charging technology? ==

Will the shipped (vs donated) XO come with any of the off-grid charging technologies (crank, pedal, pull-cord) or an option to get the solar panel? If so, which one(s)? Will they be available for separate purchase as accessories? Thanks.

== 1-800 service # doesn't work from Canada ==

Any word on when I can speak to a service rep. about my order? The 1-800 service number doesn't work from Canada.

== Email confirmation of order ==

Will I recieve an email confirming my order through the G1G1 program?

== On-line payment secure socket layer (SSL) ==

I would like to make my payment on-line. But the website does not appear to be SECURED through SSL? I see the PAYPAL option, but I do not want to register with paypal. If I use my VISA card directly, I do not know that your site is secure? Who provides the SSL?
Please POST the confirmation LINK of your SSL provider on the website, so that I can confirm payment security.


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== Extra batteries.. ==


:Fascinating, thanks. Don't think anybody else apart from me is reading this Wiki though. If you'd like to get it out there, try other methods. --[[User:Quozl|Quozl]] 11:01, 21 June 2017 (UTC)
Will we be able to get extra batteries and replacement parts if we participate in G1G1? Extra cables and such? What is included with the XO in the boxes shipped to North America?

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New questions

My OLPC stucked off after starting up and please also guide me that from where i can get new charger for my olpc?

Question

We are planning to help OPLC but we need to check the Financial Statements of the organization. Does somebody know where can we get this information?

From OLPC directly, or the government or other regulators. I don't think you should rely on what contributors to a community Wiki might tell you ... that's not a rigorous method. --Quozl 03:23, 13 February 2012 (UTC)

Question

I turned on my OLPC but it didn't show anything.What do I do?

Check out Keyboard freeze fix for os 650-656 it might be your problem. Hard to say, unless you can give some more information, like when you last used the XO, whether the power indicator turns on, whether the display backlight turns on. --Quozl 21:04, 30 August 2011 (UTC)

Question

how do download windows xp on to my olpc xo and how do you access your downloads

There is no way to get Windows XP for your individual OLPC. Microsoft does not make it available to individuals, and OLPC has nothing to do with that.

Downloads

How to access your downloads?

If you download things on the OLPC, they should show up in the Journal, which is one of the Activities that's always running. It looks like a little spiral notebook. You can also open the journal by pressing the "magnifying glass" icon in the upper-left hand part of the keyboard.

how do you start your downloads

I downloaded adobe flash player but i still can't watch my videos i know you go to journal and the file and click start but it doesn't work.

See Adobe Flash for details. Mariano 06:44, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

your disk is full

What should i do if i go to my record activity and it says my disk is full?

You should open your Journal and remove large files or activities. Mariano 06:44, 8 December 2009 (UTC)

== It seems that with the new built (8.2) in the XO the existing Scratch files are difficult to copy into a USB. I can't use the function "save as" or even copy them from the terminal. Any idea what to do? il me semble que mon "xo" est bloqué peut etre plein. que faire? Mamadou Niang mafabini@yahoo.fr je souhaite dans le cadre d'une ONG dénommée Bokk Diang avoir des partenaires pouvant permettre "d'arroser" les Ecoles Sénégalaises. merci de l'aide que vous nous apporterez. Mamadou Niang 00221776467585 Sénégal

How do I chat with other people in the world?

My xo is hooked up to the internet but I still don't know how to chat with other people in the world could you tell me how please?

First connect to a Jabber server or your local school network. Then you can see other people on your network and will be able to chat with them.
You can also download XoIRC and chat with people using that activity. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Downloads

How do I download music on my labtop?

Click on a file to download. Then open it from your Journal. Alternately, install an activity like Jukebox.

How do I download Doom?

The page about it is titled Doom. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Reset settings

I need to knnow how to reset the name on my xo laptop

From the Sugar Control Panel, update your "About me" settings, and restart. 02:34, 17 December 2009 (UTC)

Viruses

How Do I erase viruses from my xo

i buy new usb to rs232 moduleboard ft232rl.and i conect my computer with my desktop but htere is nothing happnaed can some one tell me y or i conect it with other laptop not with desktop.i have olpc

reset journal info

my question is how do u erase information on the journal

hey guys nice work ...well i am making a project on u guys can u help me with the list of countries whu r a part of ur process thanks gaurav Peace out

Two activities

hey i've got 2 questions 1. first of all why won't my eye chat open even if i have downloaded it 2. second how can i read e-books on my olpc oh and one more question: can i contact the child who got the other laptop after i had paid for mine? thanks

Thanks for your questions. Sorry, I don't know what eye chat is. E-books in various formats can be read using the Read activity, and there are new E-book reader programs on http://activities.sugarlabs.org/ . No, you can't contact the child who got the other laptop. -- Quozl 22:46, 26 July 2010 (UTC)

How does the Log Viewer work?

Dear Sir/Madam,

As a part of an evaluation project we are trying to determine what activities are being used by the children, and for this reason we would like to know exactly how does the log viewer work. The journal presents the problem that activities may be erased by the children, therefore not providing a complete picture. So my questions are, what does the log viewer exactly show? Does it show all the activities used by the children? Does it only show errors in activities used by the children and if so what type of errors? Do you think the log-files can be used to determine what activities are the children using or the information won't be reliable towards that purpose?

Also, is it possible to recover erased activities from the journal?

Thank you for your help!

Federico

how to repair olpc

hi olpc i am call placide and my olpc can not switch on now but the screen can switch on but does not mark any thing so it looks like has virus or it has corrupted so i would like to know how can i repair it and what can use to repair it please i need help

This can happen if you hold down the rotate button when you turn it on. Please try this: remove the battery, disconnect the cable, wait 10 seconds, put the battery back in, press the power button. The laptop should start. If it does not, then it may need repair. -- Quozl 04:14, 25 October 2010 (UTC)

Server Installation detail Guide

Hi, I am am a new learner in this OLPC deployment team. I have installed a OLPC XS and had a problem with the eth0. During boot process it come to a stage where it says that IP determing information on eth0 fails. I have follwed the proper steps to install the server however it still gives me the same problem. Can anyone out there assist me to get the eth0 working on my server. Dudley Daduwe

Skype microphone issue

I have been using Skype on my XO1 with ver. 656 without problems but after updating to ver. 802 and re-installing Skype using the directions given on http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Skype (Standard) the sound of the microphone is garbled, when placing a test call, even though it is clear when recording in terminal mode by using arecord and aplay. I have tried several settings in Alsamixer and Skype but without getting any change or improvement. Is there a patch or fix for this problem. Updating to ver. 852 did not work as Skype will not install on the 852 version on my XO1. Note: I re-installed 802 and Skype several times and in several different executions following posts under OLPC but always with the same result. Placing a test call in Skype gives a playback with garbled microphone sounds like two voices overlapping each other and then shorting out.

Hola..

seria muy ueno si tendria para algunos alumnos mas avanzados la posibilidad de una de las nuevas plaquetas minis como para subir a 8 gb el disco solido , pero me parece que la memoria de 1 gb ya viene incorporada en el mother . y no tiene ningun slot

hoy dia los costos bajando y ojala en tiempos proximos alcancen un precio infimo como para poder incorporar mas almacenamiento.

saludos

gustavo

gustavoandresresnik@gmail.com

What numerical and literacy applications exist to help Kids within the Kenyan context/curriculum? mkiarie83@hotmail.com

Problem updating from 656 and mouse freeze

Hello I am having trouble updating from the 656 system and now my mouse and keyboard has frozen. Can you please advise me. Thank you. -- heather

Hello Heather. What have you upgraded to? Does the mouse and keyboard remain frozen if you remove the power adapter and battery and put them back in? Write to help@laptop.org (our OLPC technical staff) if you'd prefer e-mail. --Quozl 02:01, 3 January 2011 (UTC)
Hello
I tried using the email but only got a generic response. To answer your questions:
- I was trying to upgrade to the 10.1.2. I tried with the USB method and got the grey grid with a message underneath, something about NAND and size.
- I then tried to update in terminal using all the various wordings proposed. That did not work either. I left the machine for a day or so and when I turned it back on the mouse and keyboard were frozen. When it lit up with the clock, it would go to a black screen with some text at about a quarter of the way round and then, before I could read it, it would go back to loading. I tried turning the machine on holding the O key which made the black text screen disappear but did not fix the freeze. I tried removing all power. I tried turning the machine on holding the rotate button. Nothing has worked yet. I'm really excited that you are responding to me and look forward to finding a solution.
Take care. -- heather
Did the generic mail response give you a tracking number? If so, let me know what it was. That will help us mark it as being handled.
The grey grid sounds good, the message does not. There may be a fault in the laptop, or a problem with the download or preparation of the USB drive.
The grey grid occurs with an install of 10.1.2, so I'm presuming you are wanting to do an install, which wipes all data off the laptop. If so, please try again and this time check that you are following the install instructions below and tell me exactly what the message about the NAND says.
Regarding the update in terminal, I don't think you should try that again, because having started the install the contents of the internal storage is undefined, and the results may be unpredictable. The mouse and keyboard freeze is common; it happens if the laptop runs out of memory. We didn't test update from 656 and it may not work.
Feel free to send me an e-mail at quozl@laptop.org if you like. --Quozl 22:24, 4 January 2011 (UTC)


How to install signed build os852 of release 10.1.2 on XO-1.

The build is installed to the internal NAND flash device. You will need a USB drive of at least 1 GB capacity, but only for the duration of the installation.

ALL USER DATA WILL BE ERASED FROM THE LAPTOP!

  • Prepare the USB drive:
    • Download os852.img,
    • Save the file to the top directory of the USB drive,
    • Download os852.img.fs.zip,
    • Save the file to the top directory of the same USB drive,
    • Rename the file to fs.zip, (removing the os852.img part of the name),
    • Check the USB drive contains at least the two files fs.zip and os852.img.
  • Prepare the laptop:
    • Make a copy of any data you wish to keep,
    • Check the battery is inserted and locked,
    • Check that the power cord is in place and the battery indicator is green,
    • Turn off the laptop, unless it is already off,
    • Insert the USB drive into any USB port on the laptop,
  • Start installing:
    • Hold down all four game keys (see this in pictures),
    • Turn on the laptop,
    • Wait for the message Release the game keys to continue,
    • Release the game keys.

Installation progress will be displayed. Green colour will fill yellow blocks. It will take about five minutes. Once finished, the laptop will reboot automatically. Remove the USB drive during or after the reboot. The USB drive can be used on other laptops.

If you see a message Boot failed then either:

  • the USB drive has not been properly prepared, or;
  • the firmware is out of date and should be updated (see Firmware).

Activities disappear

What to do if all of my activities disappear? Please Help!!!

Reinstall might be a last resort. Someone else asked this recently, and it turned out that changing the language to one that isn't supported may cause this. Change it back. --Quozl 23:38, 1 February 2011 (UTC)

my xo1 olpc can not start up

my xo1 olpc can not start up when i open it the screen to make withe color only but is because of virus nothing else so i would like to know how can i repair it or how can i format it but the problem is that i don't know how command or key for booting xo1 olpc and the name for xo1 olpc operating system so can you please help

Wi-Fi WAPs not visible in Neighborhood View

I installed the 10.1.3 version to my XO-1. Initially everything was fine including the WAP icons. Now I am only seeing the MESH target icons. I know the access points are working in several locations including m home one but still nothing but MESH is visible in the Neighbothood View. How can I fix this, short of trying a reinstall of 10.1.3?

This will happen if automatic power management is enabled, which is the default, and the laptop is not kept awake for at least a minute. This is in the release notes. Try turning off automatic power management in the control panel. If that does not change things, please use Open Firmware to check the wireless card. Obtain the Ok prompt, and type scan-wifi then press return. This scans for wireless access points by turning on the radio receiver in the wireless card. Doing this test in Open Firmware is useful, because it excludes the 10.1.3 software entirely. If it doesn't show any access points, then there's no chance that 10.1.3 will. If it does show them, but 10.1.3 does not, then at least we know the problem is not hardware. Let us know how you go, because based on this test there are very different further tests to make. --Quozl 23:20, 4 May 2011 (UTC)

how to format my olcp XO 1

please please i can ask you how to format the olcp and how to remove the downloaded applicattion which can not be erased please if u know it tell me quickly or send it on my email : saemscolomb@yahoo.fr

One way to clear all changes would be to re-install or update to a current version. See Release_notes/11.3.0#XO-1 or Release_notes/11.3.1#XO-1 (almost released). --FGrose 17:27, 10 June 2012 (UTC)

How to repair olcp

Hi olcp i want to repair my olcp the problem is that when i charge my olcp the orange color which shows you that the power is going in but it shows like it is charged but it is activated the xo is loading when the circles are surrounded xo the laptop turns off so how can you help me to fix it.

my olcp can not start up

Hi my name is Robert my olcp doesn' t start up when i turn it on but it turns itself off plesase help me if possible.

Conecté un Mp4 a mi XO 1.5 ( Secundaria ) Y creo que me entró un virus, Entonces, No me deja ver el Escritorio. Me aparece en Blanco. :( me gustaría saber s puedo hacer algo para sacarlo! Me ayudan?

Super trouble with OLPC

hello friends! (first pardon me with the bad English...)

well, actually I'm repairing an XO-1 laptop OLPC, at the beginning it worked flawlessly, until i upgraded the bios firmware downloaded from: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/OLPC_Firmware_q2e45, after the process, it won't boot anymore. the trouble is i can't figure out how to make it boot... i installed this build: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes/11.2.0 no luck... always end in the OK command prompt... same thing happened to every build version I've tried, downloaded and installed from here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Release_notes also, I've tried to re flash the bios and no luck, i use several ROM files, from the Q2E41(the original ROM bios that comes in my OLPC) to the last Q2E45, and still no luck... I've tried to install SO images with several SD cards with 1, 2, and 4 GB of storage capability, all of them formatted in several ways: FAT, exFAT, vFAT, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32... and nope...the OLPC won't boot... then I've tried luck with 2 kingston USB memory sticks, one is a 1GB and the other is a 8GB storage capability, tried with FAT, exFAT, vFAT, FAT12, FAT16, and FAT32 formats, it install the OS image in the OLPC, but still the laptop won't boot... Tired of this, i get a developer key from here: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Activation_and_developer_keys, and tried it without any luck at all...

NOTE # 1: the OLPC hardware test report that everything is good...

NOTE # 2: all builds and bios I've downloaded and used to restoring my OLPC were for the XO-1 laptop model.

NOTE # 3: all clean-install and bios writing processes ended correctly with no failures.

NOTE # 4: the battery is fully charged, and the AC adapter is in outstanding performance.

NOTE # 5: all the internal memory chips are in good shape, also I've made this process: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/XO_Flash_Bad_Blocks, and the flash nand only got around 15 bad blocks... then i made this process: http://wiki.laptop.org/go/Fix_Clock and nothing, the OLPC always ends in the OK prompt, and never run the installed OS image...

anyone can light any clues about what is wrong with this OLPC???

any responses here or in my e-mail dj.electron@gmail.com with help to solve this mystery, are welcome .

Regards!!!

XO laptop

Can anyone buy an XO laptop?

Erasing journal

Hello!!!

I have XO 1.5 and want to erase all data from the journal. I know that there is command (maybe not one) that is being typed in terminal for erasing all data from the journal. But cant remember that command. Can somebody help?

Thanks....

activities wont work

everything i click on wont load except; firefox, doom, scratch and produce puzzle E toys will load but, there will be an error message, and it will just be a blank page. How do i fix it?!!!

music

How do i download music and how do i get flash player Terminal doesn't work so it isnt an option

regular downloads

how do i use regular sites to download music?

installing firefox9.0.1

how do i install Firefox 9.0.1? I don't have terminal and i cant download it.

Mouse touchppad

the mouse pad on my OLPC laptop is not working,the whole thing is not working. i have tried restarting my laptop but the mouse pad is still not working, what can i do to fix this? thank you.

this is a familiar problem, please read Keyboard_freeze_fix_for_os_650-656. --Quozl 23:11, 26 March 2012 (UTC)

¿como descargo para ver videos Gratis?

Si fueran tan amables me podrían responder como descargo icono para ver videos? Gracias

una pequeña ayuda con una olpc

hola como estan

mi nombre es kevin molinares, soy de colombia y tengo un problema con una olpc xo-1. Resulta que soy tecnico en reparacion de computadores, entonces me dieron una olpc xo-1 para formatear windows, porque el sistema que traia le cayo muchos virus y estava muy lento, entonces yo formatee la SD de 4GB que trae pero no he podido hacer la instalacion de windows he intentado copiar una instalacion limpia que hice desde una maquina virtual pero no sirve la unica forma que logre iniciar es con un hirent boot CD. ahora si la pregunta ...

como hago o si necesito un driver, o donde bajo el windows xp para esta olpc xo-1 .. ya venia con windows xp de fabrica es mas tiene la licencia de windows original pegada debajo de la bateria, que tengo que hacer ?. le agradezco su respuesta que tengan un buen dia 

mi correo es kvnxp@hotmail.com

Skype Video Calls & Broadband

I have 1.16 gb left of my broadband allowance this month. How long can I chat on skype using the video call facility?

turn on

my laptop turn on but then the screen stays black i have charged to full battery but it still does not do anything

downloading stuff

I want to download stuff on my XO laptop, but it keeps taking me to archive manager, which I don't like. I need instructions now!!!

that is probably because you are downloading files that can only be opened by archive manager. exactly what files are you downloading? perhaps the files are not designed for your XO laptop. --Quozl 22:34, 11 October 2012 (UTC)

Technological and estructural diagram of the OLPC project

I am a volunteer at an organization that implements the OLPC project in Honduras. I am trying to help in different areas and one of them is to create documentation that will guide the end users of the program. This documentation is aided with descriptive images and one of them, which I need from you is the one that has the diagram of the structure of the OLPC project (technology oriented). I was looking at some links that show this diagram but I can not find it anymore. It has an oval of the acronym OLPC in the center and it branches out to the left with technology and to the right with outreach and education. It will be of great help if you can provide me with such an image.

Thank you,

Alfonso Calero (a_bellorin@hotmail.com)

Alvin, mesh

I have a couple of XO's with me. I would like to change the network protocols and analyze the results.

I would like to know where is the mesh protocol located on the XO? From where can I change the protocols?

Thanks in advance.

Hello. The mesh protocol is only available on the XO-1 model. Confirm you have an OLPC XO-1 model first. The OLPC XO-1.5, XO-1.75 and XO-4 models do not have mesh. Next, the mesh is implemented inside the wireless module firmware, with some small functions in the Linux kernel. Because it is in the firmware, you cannot practically change the protocol. --Quozl 03:44, 8 April 2013 (UTC)
Hello Again thanks for a quick response earlier. Yes I have XO-1. I have some more Questions. Is there any way I can change the protocols in XO-1. Will I be able to change the Network Protocol Parameters? If Yes than how? Thanks in advance.
It depends on which protocol you wish to change. No, the mesh physical protocol cannot be changed. Yes, all the other network protocols above the physical layer can be changed, using Linux commands, Linux kernel run-time configuration parameters, and Linux kernel build-time configuration parameters. Which specific protocol and parameter do you wish to change, and why? --Quozl 01:00, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
Thanks for the information earlier. My interest is in the routing. I am doing a research on the mesh protocols. Some more questions to answer please. (1) Is the routing (and the corresponding layer) is part of the firmware too? (2) Which application layer software (GUI..etc) do they include to enable students to create links and task on the mesh? Thanks in advance.
It is of historic use, I guess. XO-1 mesh implementation was not continued beyond XO-1. Our XO-1.5, XO-1.75, and XO-4 models use ad-hoc rather than mesh. To answer your questions: (1) Routing on the mesh is entirely handled by the wireless module firmware. It is an implementation of IEEE 802.11s draft. It is incompatible with IEEE 802.11s final. (2) Sequence is: user selects Sugar network view, then clicks on a Mesh icon. Sugar sends mesh request command to Network Manager daemon. Network manager sends command to kernel. Kernel sends command to wireless module via USB. Reply cascades back up the stack, and the Mesh icon is changed to show it is selected. User starts a Sugar activity and enables sharing. Activity uses multicast UDP to advise activity is available for sharing. Other nodes on the mesh receive the UDP and update their network view. --Quozl 03:39, 9 April 2013 (UTC).
Thanks for the information earlier. Will I be able to get a chance to edit wireless module firmware? thanks
Chance: 0.1% Because it is in the firmware, you cannot practically change the mesh protocol. The firmware is the property of Marvell. The source code is not public. The firmware is in the file usb8388.bin which is stored on the laptop. The file is sent to the wireless module after power is turned on. There is no public documentation for the ARM and baseband processor on the module, and these chips are from a silicon design around 2005, and probably no longer available. The module is soldered to the main board. --Quozl 04:58, 9 April 2013 (UTC)
Hello, I have some more questions. The network is usually organised in a few layers, traditionally in seven. The lowest layer is the physical layer. That is indeed firmware and cannot be edited. Above that we have the data link, network, and transport layer. Routing will happen in one of these layers, usually in the network, sometimes in the data link layer. Question is: where is the routing taking place for the OLPC XO-1 and the other versions of OLPC XO (like XO-1.5 ..etc). thanks.
We use TCP/IP for networking on OLPC XO, and TCP/IP is not based on a seven layer model. Wikipedia has an article that describes OSI and TCP/IP layering differences. Routing happens in as many layers as are required by the definition of those layers, not only one. There are two layers that contain routing for XO-1, and one for XO-1.5, XO-1.75, and XO-4. The mesh on XO-1 automatically maintains a list of mesh nodes in the wireless module, considered to be physical routing. The other layer is TCP/IP routing, which is provided by Linux, and is not unique to OLPC XO, so it would be redundant to describe it here. Look for a text that describes TCP/IP. --Quozl 01:32, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
Hello. I would like to know, is there anyway where the protocol parameters and be changed and analyzed? Thanks.
Your question is ambiguous. If you mean the mesh routing, then [1] may help you. If you mean Linux routing, then consult a text on TCP/IP and Linux. --Quozl 23:13, 10 April 2013 (UTC)
Hello, sorry. I would like to know if mesh routing protocol parameters on OLPC laptops can be altered (modified/changed) and analyzed? thanks
See Wireless_Driver_README, RELEASE_NOTES and Mesh_Forwarding_Table. Please also consider Mailing_lists ... the Devel mailing list is a more suitable place for this discussion, and you would find a larger audience. --Quozl 00:28, 11 April 2013 (UTC)

Who has heard this OLPC "nerdcore" rap song?

The nerdcore rappers called "Dual Core" published a song about the OLPC on Jun 17, 2013. Find it on YouTube here. With only 3,930 views recorded as I write this on June 21, 2017, it would appear that a great many more people might want to give it a listen. Maybe you? - Docdtv 08:28, 21 June 2017 (UTC)

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Fascinating, thanks. Don't think anybody else apart from me is reading this Wiki though. If you'd like to get it out there, try other methods. --Quozl 11:01, 21 June 2017 (UTC)
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