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Linux kernel vs RISC OS

A side-by-side look at Linux kernel and RISC OS. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Linux kernel

Linux kernel

Os & Utilities

The Linux kernel is a free and open-source operating system kernel first released in 1991 by Linus Torvalds. It serves as the core of Linux operating systems and is used widely in servers, mainframes, embedded devices, and Android smartphones.

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RISC OS

RISC OS

Os & Utilities

RISC OS is a computer operating system originally designed by Acorn Computers Ltd in Cambridge, England. It was first released in 1987 for their ARM-based Acorn Archimedes range. It features a graphical user interface and can run on low-power ARM processors.

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