Open-source operating system Crossword Clue

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Open-source operating system Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. an open-source version of the UNIX operating system

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

OPEN-SOURCE (adjective)
1. of or relating to or being computer software for which the source code is freely available
OPERATING (adjective)
1. being in effect or operation

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