The laptop makes use of a Linux OS and a criticism from many countries is that it does not use a Windows OS. They felt that the students would be better prepared for jobs in the global workplace if they used Windows. In response OLPC will now be releasing a laptop running Windows XP Pro specifically built for the XO laptop. Peru will be the first country to get the Windows laptop. A dual boot version is reportedly also due.
In an effort to support the OLPC project Amazon have announced that the will be selling the Linux version as from November 17th. The program known as Give One, Get One (G1G1), works whereby a consumer spends $400 for two laptops. One Laptop goes to the consumer and the other laptop is then delivered to a child in a developing country.
For more on the Windows version and a valuation between the Linux and Window XO laptops whereby an 8-year-old was asked to select which one she preferred, have a look at the video below.
