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A mobile operating system is the operating system that operates a mobile device like a mobile phone, smartphone, PDA, etc. It determines the functions and features available on mobile devices such as keyboards, applications, email, text messaging, etc. Which of the following mobile operating systems is free and open source?
Suggested Answer: B
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40 comments · newest first
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Glen
11 months ago
Symbian was cool back in the day, but it's not open source.
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Amie
11 months ago
Wait, Android is open source? I thought it was just for Google.
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Justine
11 months ago
No way, iOS is way better than Android!
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Tammara
12 months ago
Totally agree, Android is the way to go!
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Eliseo
12 months ago
Android is the only free and open source option here.
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Devorah
12 months ago
I have a vague memory that Android is the main free and open-source mobile OS, but I wonder if there are others that fit that description.
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Delbert
1 year ago
I’m pretty certain that Apple iOS is not open source, but I can't recall the details about Web OS.
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Garry
1 year ago
I think I came across a practice question about mobile OS types, and I feel like Symbian was mentioned as being outdated.
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Linn
1 year ago
I remember studying that Android is open source, but I'm not entirely sure if it's the only one on this list.
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Bok
1 year ago
Based on my understanding, Android is the only mobile OS listed here that is both free and open source. The others are proprietary systems. I'm confident that's the right answer.
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Willard
1 year ago
I'm a little confused by this question. I know the differences between these mobile OSes, but I'm not certain which one is specifically free and open source. I'll have to review my notes to be sure.
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Alyce
1 year ago
Android is definitely the answer here. It's the most widely used open source mobile OS, so that's an easy pick for me.
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Karima
1 year ago
Hmm, I'm not entirely sure about this one. I know Android is open source, but I'm not positive if the other options are free as well. I'll have to think this through carefully.
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Jordan
1 year ago
This one seems pretty straightforward. I'm pretty confident Android is the free and open source mobile operating system.
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Noel
2 years ago
Ah, the age-old question of the free and open-source mobile OS. I'd have to go with Android on this one. It's like the Robin Hood of the tech world.
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Douglass
2 years ago
Floyd: Android is the way to go for those who value open-source software.
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Elizabeth
2 years ago
User 3: Web OS, Apple IOS, and Symbian OS are not free and open-source like Android.
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Floyd
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, Android is like the Robin Hood of the tech world, taking from the rich and giving to the poor.
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Pete
2 years ago
User 1: I agree, Android is definitely the free and open-source mobile OS.
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Louann
2 years ago
Android, no doubt. It's the open-source king of mobile operating systems. Take that, proprietary systems!
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Paris
2 years ago
I agree, Android is definitely the way to go when it comes to open-source mobile operating systems.
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Dean
2 years ago
Android, no doubt. It's the open-source king of mobile operating systems. Take that, proprietary systems!
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Lennie
2 years ago
Hmm, tough choice, but I think Android is the winner here. It's the free and open-source option, and who doesn't love that?
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Paz
2 years ago
Definitely, Android is the best choice. It's great that it's free and open source.
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Sherman
2 years ago
I agree, Android is the way to go. It's free and open source.
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Allene
2 years ago
I'm pretty sure Android is the correct answer. Free and open-source, just the way I like it!
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Alpha
2 years ago
User 4: Android it is then, thanks for confirming.
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Clare
2 years ago
User 3: I agree, Android is the right choice.
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Karima
2 years ago
User 2: Yeah, Android is free and open source.
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Osvaldo
2 years ago
User 1: I think the answer is Android.
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Cecil
2 years ago
Android, of course! It's the best open-source mobile OS out there.
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Taryn
2 years ago
It's great that Android is free and open source, making it accessible to everyone.
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Nathalie
2 years ago
I love how Android allows for so much flexibility in app development.
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Troy
2 years ago
I agree, Android has so many customizable features.
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Fatima
2 years ago
Android is definitely the best open-source mobile OS.
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Elli
2 years ago
I agree, Android is free and open source, making it a popular choice for many users.
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Yvonne
2 years ago
Android is definitely the best open-source mobile OS!
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Lucille
2 years ago
I'm not sure, but I think Android makes sense because it's widely used and developed by Google.
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Carolynn
2 years ago
I agree with Art, Android is free and open source.
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Art
2 years ago
I think the answer is B) Android.