Windows now to run on OLPC

Microsoft has agreed make its Windows operating system software available for the One Laptop Per Child(OLPC) Foundation's XO Laptop.

Microsoft previously was not a part of the project started by Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor Nicholas Negroponte to develop an inexpensive laptop computer for elementary school children in developing countries.

Microsoft said it plans to start trials of Windows on the low-cost laptop in key emerging markets as early as June.

Way to Go Microsoft ....