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operating system

[op-uh-rey-ting sis-tuhm] / ˈɒp ə reɪ tɪŋ ˌsɪs təm /


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Rivian developed its own operating system, user interfaces and hands-free driving assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 11, 2026

For much of its history, Microsoft was best known as the pioneer behind the Windows operating system and wildly popular Office software.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Now, with Roku’s operating system, Fox controls the discovery layer for every competitor streaming on that platform.

From Salon Jun. 21, 2026

My operating system is being updated throughout my experience in life.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 17, 2026

The first version of the Windows operating system launched in 1985, and the breakthrough version that made IBM PCs much more user-friendly—Windows 3.0—shipped on May 22, 1990, only six months after the wall went down.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman




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