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Learning objective: Identify uses of Operating Systems
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Adding a microprocessor to most devices significantly increases the device's capability. Thus, each device needs an operating system to control the device. What other devices do you use that may use an OS that can be added to the list below?
Network routers
Printers
DVD players
Toothbrushes
Cell phones
Thinking: Can you think of non-computing like devices that may have OSs?
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