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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Most supercomputers use the ____ operating system.
A
UNIX
B
Linux
C
Windows
D
iOS
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This is the correct option because many supercomputers make use of Linux OS. 500 supercomputers run on this OS. Manufacturers have optimized in such a way that it has differences in the architectures. UNIX OS is used for the mainframe computers and internet servers.

Detailed explanation-2: -Let’s see some of the main reasons why Linux is the leader in supercomputing: Open operating system. Since it is an open source system, it is 100% customizable. This feature enables the free modification of any part of the code.

Detailed explanation-3: -As of June 2022, of the 500 most powerful supercomputers around the world, 48 percent were running the Linux operating system, whilst 16.2 percent of the leading supercomputers used the CentOS operating system.

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