Miniharm had the opportunity to test China’s new operating system, due out in October. Here are the pros and cons of the as-yet-unnamed OS:
PROS:
- Looks just like Windows XP.
- Comes with free, six-month trial of Astrill VPN.
- Advanced auto-correct system detects misspelled words like “revolution” and “human rights.”
- Web browser developed by three former Internet Explorer employees.
- Users can update features with a click of a button, a valid ID card, relevant bank account information, blood sample and spare house key.
- Preloaded with the most popular apps and viruses.
- Exceptional Chinglish-language support.
- Can’t be worse than Windows Vista.
CONS:
- Not compatible with anything.
- Automatically sends your keystrokes and Internet browsing history to the Ministry of State Security every 10 minutes.
- Flashing red-and-yellow color scheme rumored to give epileptic fits.
- Can only be uninstalled by a member of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress.
- Doesn’t have Minesweeper.
- Only available desktop wallpaper is giant photograph of Xi Jinping.
- Self-destructs if activated by suspected rightist.
- License agreement requires user to take up arms to defend the Diaoyu Islands.