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name =Altimit OS |
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|family = Altimit OS |
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|source_model = Unique (Fictional) |
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|latest_release_version = Altimit Mine OS |
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|latest_release_date = 2017 |
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|kernel_type = Unknown, presumed unique |
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|working_state = None (Fictional) |
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'''Altimit OS''' is a fictional ] in universe of the ] series. Altimit is portrayed as a very stable OS, described as "Virtually immune to all ]". As such, Altimit OS was the only OS unaffected by the fictional Pluto's Kiss virus, which caused widespread cyber-chaos and rendered Altimit the only practically usable OS, the catalyst for the .hack universe's stories. Altimit OS also runs '']'', the only surviving ]. |
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By the year 2017, Altimit OS has been replaced by '''Altimit Mine OS'''. |
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Altimit OS was supposedly created by ], with headquarters in ], ], ]. |
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==The World== |
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In the .hack universe, ''The World'', the ']' or most popular application on Altimit OS (Indeed, the only game seen on it) was released in December ]. ''The World'' was the first online game available ever since the Pluto's Kiss incident. Millions of copies were downloaded the first month alone. By ], more than 20 million players joined the game. |
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''The World'' began its life as a prototype called ''Fragment''. With time, it evolved into ''The World''. Some Altimit OS programmers quit their jobs in Altimit to join the development crew of ''The World''. Later, the ] (CC Corp.) was founded. This company later released the game and manages content. |
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==Known Features== |
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Although ''The World'' (a native Altimit OS application) is a full 3D-world that immerses the gamer into the gameplay, no VR-gloves are used, just ]s. |
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Altimit OS is seen to run on a variety of platforms, presumably built to run it after the Pluto's Kiss incident. |
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A basic Altimit OS includes a ] reader. |
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As seen in '']'', a larger ] address space is used by ''The World'', and other Altimit OS applications, with addresses like 295.252.352.436.325 supported. IP can be assumed to have been re-written, as Altimit OS is the only OS in the .hack world, and after the destruction caused by Pluto's Kiss it is likely that a more secure IP would be developed to at least make future events more unlikely. |
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==Hardware== |
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Altimit OS might run in a RISC-class evolved hardware, similar (in some way) to the G3, G4 and G5 ] and ] computers or something like the new SPARC processors from Sun. |
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The most common display devices in use are Widescreen Flat Panels, with ] Helmets used in ''The World''. It can be played without the helmet. |
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Other devices include wireless optical mice, keyboards, ] Helmets and gamepads. |
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==Remarks== |
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The idea of a single, secure and universal OS has been attempted several times in computer history. Some include ], ] or ]. |
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Nevertheless, the underlying philosophy of Altimit OS is a mix of past, present, and (likely) future operating systems. Some GUI concepts are drawn from ] desktop environments, such as ] or ]. GUI "eye candy" effects are very close to the ] engine found in ] incarnations (icon animation and resizing). The simplicity of the desktop is reminiscent of the now discontinued ]. |
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In short, Altimit OS could be what the '']'' authors consider "the perfect ]" (A theory backed up by its name, Al-ti-mit which is basically word play of the word 'ultimate'), a computer utopia that cannot be reached with current hardware and software designs. |
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==External Links== |
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{{.hack//TEMPLATE}} |
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