Ken Thompson has been influential in the development of which OS?
iOS
Android
Plan 9
Windows Phone
Answer
Plan 9 is an influential operating system developed by Ken Thompson, a pioneer in computer science. It showcases a revolutionary design emphasizing simplicity, security, and concurrency. Plan 9 introduces novel concepts such as the namespace and the 9P protocol, inspiring modern operating systems and distributed computing.
The Revolutionary Genius: Ken Thompson and the Unix Legacy
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