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Time-sharing

technology Maturity 9-11

One big computer can work for many people. It gives each person a tiny bit of time. It switches so fast it feels like it is just for you. This helps many people use one machine.

Unix Timesharing UW-Madison 1978.jpeg
Unix Timesharing UW-Madison 1978.jpeg
It makes computers cheaper for everyone. Do you like to share?

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