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AROS is a lightweight, open-source operating system designed to maintain compatibility with AmigaOS applications while running on modern hardware. Discussions on WindowsForum highlight AROS as part of the broader Amiga ecosystem, alongside AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, and AmigaOS 3.9, and as one of several non-Linux open-source operating systems with unique histories. The tag covers topics such as Amiga compatibility, open-source development, and the use of AROS on contemporary x86 systems.
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    VIDEO Why use Amiga in 2011? (AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, AROS, AmigaOS 3.9)

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