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<h1>Principles: The XO Laptop will bring children technology</h1>
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<p>The XO Laptop will bring children technology as a means to freedom and empowerment. The success of the project in the face of overwhelming global diversity will only be possible by embracing openness and by providing the laptop's users and developers a profound level of freedom.</p>
<p>As the children grow and pursue new ideas, the software and the tools should be able to grow with them and provide a gateway to other technology.</p>
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