Visopsys: An Alternative Open-Source Operating System for PC Computers
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Summary
Visopsys is an alternative open-source operating system for PC-compatible computers that has been in development since 1997. It features a small, fast design with a graphical user interface, pre-emptive multitasking, and virtual memory. The system is not a clone of any other OS and can be demoed from live USB, CD/DVD, or floppy disk media.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledVisopsys is an alternative operating system for PC compatible computers.
In development since 1997, this system is small, fast, and open source.
It features a simple but functional graphical interface, pre-emptive multitasking, and virtual memory.
Though it attempts to be compatible in a number of ways, Visopsys is not a clone of any other operating system.
You can demo the distribution from a 'live' USB stick, CD/DVD, or floppy disk.
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