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Mac OS X is pronounced Mac OS Ten. It follows on from Mac OS 9 which was the last version of what is now known as the classic Mac OS and it saw the introduction of the new UNIX based OS so the Roman numeral X was adopted to mark the change.
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∙ 12y agoIt is the Roman numerical for "Ten".
It also gives an homage to the systems foundation which is UNIX-based
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Is OS X an operating system?
Yes. That would be what the "OS" stands for. It's full name is Mac OS X. Mac = The Apple Macintosh computers it is designed for. OS = Operating System. X = The Roman numeral representing version 10 of the Mac OS.
What is the name of apple os?
OS X Leopard Which stands for Operating System 10.
What OS stands for?
OS :- Operating System
What the acronym OS refer to?
OS stands for operating system. It is basically what runs your computer. Examples of operating systems are Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Leopard, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard (there are many more).
What is general OS?
OS stands for Operating System.
What does the acroym OS mean?
In computers, OS stands for Operating System. In optometry, O.S. stands for Left Eye (Oculus Sinister, in Latin). In maps in the UK, OS stands for Ordnance Survey.
What operating system names its versions after big cats?
Apple's Mac OS X. OS X Lion OS X Panther OS X Leopard etc.
What is the second name of mac OS 10.4.5?
The second name of Mac OS X v10.4.5 is Mac OS X v10.4 Intel.Mac OS X 10.4 was known as Mac OS X Tiger.
What is the Latest OS?
The latest trend in operating system is the ability to connect with most devices. These is what is known as compatibility of the operating system.
What will OS X 10.9 be called?
There are two Firm Suggestions currently; OS X Saber tooth or OS X Cougar
Can OS be stored in RAM?
No, the OS, which stands for operating system, is stored on your hard drive.
What is the name of that OS?
WHAT? OS stands for operating systym. Windows 7 is the newest one
