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operating system

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


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The company acquires niche software firms, integrating a central AI operating system as part of a strategy that has driven over 50% Ebitda growth for its portfolio.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"Legislation could cover operating system providers and others in the supply chain, such as retailers, and will not affect the use of devices owned and used by adults who verify their age," he said.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

IBM’s own guidance suggested that 10% growth is likely the ceiling through 2026, largely due to slowing demand for its core product, the Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

The operating system stayed embedded in retail, banking, healthcare, energy, law enforcement and defense systems long after it should have been retired.

From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026

I’d been able to coax it back to life by replacing its system memory and reloading the stone-age operating system.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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