The One Laptop Per Child project is a reality now as the Linux-powered OLPC XO-1 laptops are currently in production. The first 10 units are being evaluated as of now and the The OLPC project, based in Cambridge, Mass. wants to distribute them free of charge worldwide.

"Quanta, the Chinese computer maker that won the international bidding for the project earlier this year, will assemble 900 OLPC machines that will be used for destructive testing and distribution to our development partners," Bender wrote. "Our vision is a step closer to becoming a reality.

"It cannot be overstated how much both the hardware and software teams have poured their hearts and souls into reaching this milestone. Kudos to all of them," Bender added.