bbc's new micro-bit computer

the BBC has announced its new computer that will be given to 1 million children in the uk

i have a feeling it wont run free software... :(

"The tiny programmable machine is still a prototype and the BBC is working with several partners, including chip-designer Arm, Microsoft and Samsung, to get the end product right. "

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-31834927