I recently thought of something that will probably be called LiguritOS when it's done. LiguritOS is a revolutionary idea in many fields. It can change how the world views education forever. It is 3 ideas in one. The first is a computer that will be cheap, easy to manufacture and would have the OS installed. The second is the actual operating system, which will be open source and free (with limits on reselling). The third is a whole group of ideas for applications to further education.

These support multiple global issues. First and foremost, access to good education. Since access to computing technology is very rare in many countries and many areas of even the most successful countries, I will help people experience electric technology before they normally would have. Another major issue in many areas of the world is the view on education. As an example, 61% of Americans find education boring^[1]

How It's Special

·Full capabilities:

·First self replicating computer(More in Apps)

·Comes with LiguritOS

·Secure hardware

How I'm Going To Make It

Most likely, I am going to use an Intel Core. Pricewise, I would use a Intel Pentium Dual-Core 2.93GHz 1066MHz 2MB LGA775 Processor, based off of the fact that it is not a bad processor, is Dual Core, and is about 80$ after mark up. I could potentially make a deal with Intel on a reduced cost. Negotiations are not certain. The motherboard has no specific choice currently, and would most likely be biased towards the company which chooses to manufacture the hardware.

The computer specified for the teachers will be fingerprint locked. They will cost slightly more to make, but are already in common use in many computers.

Coding Experience

I have coded in HTML, PHP, CSS, Javascript, and slightly with Asp.net as for web based coding.

In relation to non-web based coding, I have coded in C++, Java, VBScript, Actionscript, and 3 noticablely different variations of Lua. I have also spent time in other languages that do not currently deserve mention.

I feel that this site is a sufficient demonstration of my coding abilities.

How I Thought of This

What was originally an assignment turned into a revolutionary idea

Info

Basics in main. More later

Downloads

None(Temporary)

Spending

Income

Spending:Income Ratio*

* 5/12 saved for major releases. 7/12 unknown.

The Perks

·Extra system compatibility(Can run usually one system file types(.exe and .app)

·Comes only with what you want and makes it easy to install more

·Free and opensource

·Bootable onto all computers

Good For Everyone

It is a great educational tool for everyone

Can be used to learn programming or to have a good programming platform.

Allows those who are underprivileged to have access to education that they normally wouldn't have

Lets the underprivileged work with computers, making it easier for the teachers to assign things that they normally wouldn't have the chance to.

Apps

·ThoughtShare: Banner advertisements generate revenue while people using the program answer questions and are told that for every 10000 that are answered one computer gets donated to those who normally couldn't afford it. Questions are submitted by teachers and can be reported*

·SoundLine:Schools can create and sell music(Only teachers can upload) Rules about reporting still apply*

·Marprog:Programming teacher based on age and knowledge level

·AppSchools:Apps can be created and sold by schools** that are reportable*

·TeachBLounge:Blog where teachers can write and others can read*

·The Forums:Main area of sharing and communication.

·Basic word processors, task managers, presentation creation, etc.

*(A question reported (1/8 of Views*Teacher Reputation) times is removed). Corporate chosen volunteers can check reports to see whether it is valid or not. If 1/2 of the moderators say that it warrants deletion, if will be deleted and the teacher's score lowered

**Teachers uploadable only

Full info coming soon

I will evaluate how the project is going based off of 3 main factors.

·Average Scores on standardized tests in high poverty areas using LiguritOS

·College and High School completion and dropout rates.

·Total units sold.

All You Need To Do Is To Press A Button

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