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Operating systems history: Who co-created the UNIX operating system in 1969 along with Dennis Ritchie? Identify the Bell Labs engineer who partnered on the original UNIX. Choose the correct person.

Q: Operating systems history: Who co-created the UNIX operating system in 1969 along with Dennis Ritchie? Identify the Bell Labs engineer who partnered on the original UNIX. Choose the correct person.

Concept Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie led the creation of UNIX at Bell Labs in 1969–70. Final Answer Ken Thompson

Difficulty: Easy

Ken Thompson
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Correct Answer: Ken Thompson

Explanation:

Concept
Ken Thompson and Dennis Ritchie led the creation of UNIX at Bell Labs in 1969–70.

Final Answer
Ken Thompson

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