October is a big month for computer nerds. Windows 7 (October 22nd) and Ubuntu 9.10 (October 29th) will both be released. Two major updates to two of the biggest operating systems around. But which should you use? Which is the best for your particular needs? Let?s take a moment and rate them on each area (Photo Organizing, Gaming, etc.). And, heck, while we?re at it? let?s compare them both with Apple?s latest: MacOS X 10.6 (aka ?Snow Leopard?).

Of course, Windows storied history isnt without its many bumps and bruises along the way, from record setting fines for anti-competitive practices to controversies surrounding Microsofts WGA scheme. As Microsoft gears up to release its greatest OS to date, we celebrate the occasion by taking a trip down memory lane to where it all began, and how we got to this point. We cover the good, the bad, and the downright ugly.