Well I went ahead and bought two OLPC XO laptop computers today using the OLPC Give One, Get One program. I’ve been following the program since it was first announce when it seemed like a pipe dream. Yes, the price has almost doubled from the goal of $100 but it’s amazing what a powerful idea can do. The whole computer industry has been shaken by these little laptops with both Microsoft and Intel, who initially slammed the idea, trying to figure out how to get on board before their global market share starts eroding in big chunks.

Now I’ll wait impatiently for them to arrive. I can’t wait because I have access to a few older DOS programs that I’m planning to try to port to the XO. It’s going to be fun. :)