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==Evolution of computer-tans== | ==Evolution of computer-tans== | ||
In the Japanese canon and early OSC "canon"/fanon, hardware-tans are all but ignored. The recent appearance of large numbers of fanon hardware-tans have inspired the creation of theories that explain how software- and OS-tans may have evolved from early ancestral computer-tans. | In the Japanese canon and early OSC "canon"/fanon, hardware-tans are all but ignored. The recent appearance of large numbers of fanon hardware-tans have inspired the creation of theories that explain how software- and OS-tans may have evolved from early ancestral computer-tans. | ||
====In early OSC fanon / Annex Universe==== | |||
In the original OSC Annex Universe, hardware-tans were more or less unrecognized. Due to their statuses as very early OS-tans, [[GMOS]] or [[EXEC]]-tan were considered the conceptual ancestor(s) of all OS-tans. | |||
====The hardware-tan as originator theory==== | ====The hardware-tan as originator theory==== | ||
Under this theory, hardware-tans were the first species of computer. Hardware/software hybrids would have evolved next, then independent software-tans, and finally OS-tans. | Under this theory, hardware-tans were the first species of computer. Hardware/software hybrids would have evolved next, then independent software (program/application)-tans, and finally OS-tans. | ||
==Hierarchy of computer-tan species== | |||
It has been speculated that there is a hierarchy in computer-tan society, with some species being considered a higher or ruling-class, and others considered subordinate. OS-tans are usually placed at the top of the hierarchy, due to their somewhat elite status and relative independence. There has never been a clear consensus on the social rank of hardware-tans and application-tans - while application-tans are dependent on OS-tans for continued life, there are many program-tans whose power and influence rival that of many OS-tans. Similarly, there exist many vintage hardware-tans whose popularity and longevity rival that of many OS-tans; and unlike software-tans, do not need the assistance of OS-tans to survive. | |||
Modern hardware-tans are likely dependent on OS-tans, since there are no modern computers that can run without some form of operating system. | |||