Re:Some changes will have to be made (Score 1)

Really, this IS one of the major points of the OLPC project - give kids a chance to LEARN. Now the

device that delivers a mild electric shock

comment is a joke (I hope) - but the idea that the user (a child) should be able to see the programming (and change it) is a great model to help kids learn.
Beyond that, as you point out, the MS Bloat would really make this into a dud.