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What is an N-bit operating system?

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N-2 bits better than a 2-bit operating system – Mitch Wheat Mar 9 '10 at 10:54
Related: 32-bit vs. 64-bit systems – Gnoupi Jun 4 '10 at 14:06
N is a variable indicating an arbitrary number. If you don't understand this, the below answers will not make sense. – MDMarra Jun 4 '10 at 14:06
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@Mitch: I had a 2 bit operating system once. It didn't do much, but it only cost a quarter. – Beska Jun 4 '10 at 14:47
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It's an operating system which uses the capabilities of an at-least-N-bit CPU, usually for register size and address space.

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The operating system can process data and memory that can be addressed by 'N' bits.

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