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Why do we refer to a userspace infrastructure/UI API as an OS? Are KDE and GNOME OSes now?
Because we always have. The term "operating system" has always referred to the foundation software on any machine, from the kernel to the standard operating environment.
Are KDE and GNOME OSes now?
No, but they can form part of an OS.
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Sentient plasmoids are a gas.
What is an OS? (Score:5, Insightful)
Why do we refer to a userspace infrastructure/UI API as an OS? Are KDE and GNOME OSes now?
Re:What is an OS? (Score:2)
Because we always have. The term "operating system" has always referred to the foundation software on any machine, from the kernel to the standard operating environment.
No, but they can form part of an OS.