10 Operating Systems You Might Not Know About

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An operating system is a program designed to run other programs on a computer. A computer’s operating system is its most important program. It is considered the backbone of a computer, managing both software and hardware resources. Operating systems are responsible for everything from the control and allocation of memory to recognizing input from external devices and transmitting output to computer displays. So today, I am going to be mentioning some Operating Systems that have been used in the past or are used in today’s time.

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How to Customize Ubuntu with Ubuntu Tweak

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Ubuntu’s default configuration tools don’t expose a lot of options for customizing your Ubuntu desktop. Ubuntu Tweak fills the gap, exposing a wide variety of settings unavailable in the default interface.

Want to tweak the way Unity works, customize the login screen, or even change the desktop icon theme independently from the main theme? Ubuntu Tweak can help. Unity does have a few exposed settings in Ubuntu 12.04, but not many.

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Microsoft Research wants to automate your house, introduces HomeOS

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Ever wondered if you could control your house's climate, security, and appliances -- along with your PCs and peripherals -- using Microsoft software? That day may soon dawn, as its Research arm has started testing its home automation software, called HomeOS, in twelve domiciles over the past few months. The budding system views smartphones, printers and air conditioners as network peripherals, controlled by a dedicated gateway computer. The project even has a handful of apps in play, which perform functions like energy monitoring, remote surveillance and face-recognition. This growing list of applications, available through a portal called "HomeStore", will allow users to easily expand their system's capabilities. So how does it all work out in the real world? Head past the break, and let Redmond's research team give you the skinny.

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How Do You Customize Your Computer? - Web Poll

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Whether you spend your energy customizing via case mods or leave the box stock and re-skin the OS, we’re interested in hearing all about how you customize your computing experience and make the machine yours.

This week we want to hear about the OS tweaks, skins, modifications, and other tweaks you’ve applied to your computer to personalize it. Whether it’s minor tweaks at work because IT has the machines locked down or massive custom-built boxes at home that show off your love for your favorite Sci-Fi show, it’s time to share your favorite tools, tricks, and tips for customizing your computing experience–even better, share some screenshots or photos in the comments below.

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Anonymous-OS 0.1 : Anonymous Hackers released their own Operating System

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Yes! Its true, Anonymous Hackers released their own Operating System with name "Anonymous-OS", is Live is an ubuntu-based distribution and created under Ubuntu 11.10 and uses Mate desktop. You can create the LiveUSB with Unetbootin.

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How to Get Windows 8 Right Now

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The beautiful Windows 8 Consumer Preview is upon is, and although it's not the final version, it's getting close. This isn't just for developers—it's for you. So get downloading and start using Microsoft's amazing new beginning.

Are you already a Windows diehard? Or an Apple user, looking to see how the other half lives? Either way, we've got you covered like a thick flannel blanket. Made out of preview software.

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RIM BlackBerry 10 OS Leaks Through Images

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Research In Motion (RIM) has not been so careful in keeping its upcoming BlackBerry 10 OS a secret, as CrackBerry.com recently got an internal RIM email that gives a glimpse of the next-generation operating system.

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Should Amazon buy webOS?

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Just as Amazon rolls out its Android-based Kindle Fire tablet, fresh reports are circulating that Amazon might buy HP's webOS. Would that make any sense?

As soon as HP announced in August it was ceasing development of webOS — leaving the HP TouchPad and Palm smartphones out in the cold — attention immediately focused on what other tech companies might be interested in licensing or acquiring webOS. Early speculation focused on the likes of Samsung, HTC, Sony, and even Intel, but a new report from VentureBeat indicates the most serious contender might be e-retailing giant Amazon — although other companies are still in the running.

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Rumor: Amazon Is In Talks to Buy webOS

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We already know that HP wants to sell webOS to someone else. VentureBeat is reporting that Amazon is "the closest to finalizing a deal" for webOS. Oh my god, that would make our dreams come true.

There are other unnamed contenders looking to buy webOS but VentureBeat's source seems pretty confident that Amazon currently has pole position.

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iPad iOS 5 vs Windows 8 Slate - Video

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A non-bias review between the iPad Operating System, and the Windows 8 Slate operating system. Which one do you prefer? One to thing to point out is... iPad was first.

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Happy 20th Birthday, Linux: 10 Cool Devices That Love You

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The Linux operating system is not just for nerds. Even though you may not realize it, chances are you probably have a version of Linux running right under your nose. It’s found its way into a multitude of devices, both large and small.

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Google's Chinese Archrival Builds Its Own OS Based On Android

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Baidu, the leading search engine in China and Google's archrival there, introduced a mobile operating system based on Android, Penn Olson reports.
That's the peril of open source: Baidu can use the Android code base and do whatever it wants with it. (If manufacturers want to use the brand and Google services, though, they have to play by Google's rules.) Now Baidu is going to use Google's own OS to hammer it in the world's biggest internet market.

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Chinese Search Company Baidu Launches a Mobile OS

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Baidu, the Chinese search giant, became the latest company to jump into the mobile operating system game this morning when it previewed Baidu Yi. The Android-based OS will offer much of the core functionality of Google's mobile OS, but replaces Google's apps with Baidu's own equivalents.

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