Microsoft was having to write a series of drivers and new code to get the OS to boot from the SD card, among other things. They weren't even clear at the time if they could do it.

Yet Thursday in a post on Microsoft's Unlimited Potential blog, Utzschneider announced that Windows XP on the XO-1 has RTM'ed.

"On another front in this area, Microsoft internally "RTM'ed" (Released to Manufacturing) the Windows XP version we are building for the OLPC XO computer. Windows on the XO looks like it is on track for availability in these types of national educational PC deals in September. We still have no plans to make Windows available for individuals who bought an XO in the Give 1 Get 1 program though."

The addition of XP to versions of the XO-1 will raise the price of the laptop from $188 to slightly over $200, with $3 devoted to the cost of the OS with the rest for hardware adjustments including more RAM. Which of course explains why "Give One, Get One" XO-1's can't get the OS: not enough RAM.

Reported by Tech Ex http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com/