GigaomExpect a new version of Office for Android tablets later this year
Microsoft is reportedly looking for beta testers for a version of Office for Android tablets, expected to be released later this year. Read more »
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An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function. Operating systems can be found on almost any device that contains a computer — from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.
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