Say it ain’t so, Nick…
OLPC switching to XP?
Insistence upon using only free, open-source software had hampered the XO’s usability and scared away potential adopters.
Bullshit. The ability to add proprietary software exists. This isn’t about whether it will ship with a few non-free modules like Flash and MP3 support — which I’d be fine with. This is about shipping a configuration defaulting to XP. This is the very essense of selling out.
Of course Negroponte will hide behind the veil of foolish pragmatist. But after years of showing real backbone, standing up to the likes of Microsoft and Intel? Either he’s bought out or he’s burned out. What’s that line about standing for something or falling for anything?