<div dir="ltr">Richard,<div><br></div><div style>If there is an award for most electrons saved while delivering learning to children globally, you should get it. Your dedication to hyper-efficient power consumption in the XO continues to effect a significant differentiator in the product.</div>
<div style><br></div><div style>But more than product focus, I benefited often from your unwavering attitude of no-request-is-too-small. Most recently, helping me to work through testing of the new power plug adapter in Zambia. And over the years, so many patient and detailed replies to my questions on solar panels.</div>
<div style><br></div><div style>I suspect we'll cross paths again next I'm in Boston, or if Bobo gets enough attention to arrange a meeting with my employer.</div><div style><br></div><div style>So I'm not saying goodbye. I want to say that I hope the community continues to come up with interesting questions and projects at attract your interest!</div>
<div style><br></div><div style>Mike</div><div style><br></div></div><div class="gmail_extra"><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">On Wed, Jun 19, 2013 at 11:15 AM, Richard A. Smith <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:richard@laptop.org" target="_blank">richard@laptop.org</a>></span> wrote:<br>
<blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;padding-left:1ex">This is my public announcement that I'm leaving OLPC. I have accepted a new position at Bobo Analytics. My last day with OLPC is the 21st.<br>
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At Bobo I'll be working along side with Ed McNierney and Mitch Bradly so it won't feel too far away from OLPC.<br>
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The last 6.5 years have been an amazing journey. There really aren't the words to express it. I'm extremely honored to have had the chance to work at OLPC and been able to work with some of the most amazing people I've ever met. I'm proud of what OLPC, its associates and volunteers have been able to accomplish and I'll always carry fond memories of my contributions to the project.<br>
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I'll continue to lurk on IRC and you can still reach me by my <a href="mailto:richard@laptop.org" target="_blank">richard@laptop.org</a> address. If that stops at some point then <a href="mailto:smithbone@gmail.com" target="_blank">smithbone@gmail.com</a> will be around as long as google keeps it.<br>
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Take care everyone.<span class="HOEnZb"><font color="#888888"><br>
Richard.<br>
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Richard A. Smith <<a href="mailto:richard@laptop.org" target="_blank">richard@laptop.org</a>><br>
One Laptop per Child<br>
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