Giving the XO laptop the Edge.

The XO laptop, the flagship laptop design of the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) campaign got the "Edge" it needed recently. The rocker's edge that is. Long time member of U2 Edge created a startup sound that will play as the laptop starts up.

“I'm delighted to support One Laptop Per Child," said Edge. "It's an amazing aim to use this new technology to help children all over the world."

For those of you who aren't in the know, the OLPC campaign is an educational project founded by Nicholas Negroponte. The goal of the foundation is to provide children around the globe the opportunity to learn and explore the world around them through a bright green laptop.

Here is a video on the XO:

Bono, The Edge, and Spiderman on Broadway

It has been reported that Marvel Comics is preparing a musical based on the popular graphic novel "Spideman". According to Billboard.com - preparations are underway, writing is taking place, auditions are being held... It's really on. The musical will be directed by Tony award winner Julie Taymor.

Now - apart from the fact that U2 has built a solid career of rock and roll music. I can't help but think, a musical? Really? Not withstanding the musical "Tommy" which featured the musical endeavors of the Who, I wonder what Bono is thinking. Perhaps he has some time on his hand from his busy schedule of saving the world, and needed another creative outlet for his bored mind.

All in all I guess we will just have to wait and see. As for me... I'm not holding my breath.

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