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In 1990, GeoWorks (formerly Berkeley Softworks) released PC/GEOS for IBM PC compatible systems. [4] Commonly referred to as GeoWorks Ensemble, it was incompatible with the earlier 8-bit versions of GEOS for Commodore and Apple II computers, but provided numerous enhancements, including scalable fonts and multitasking on IBM PC XT- and AT-class PC clones.
GEOS (16-bit operating system), a DOS-based graphical user interface and x86 operating system; GEOS (securities processing software), an integrated online system for the management and processing of securities; GEOS (software library), an open-source geometry engine; Goddard Earth Observing System, an Earth system model
GEOS (Graphic Environment Operating System) is a discontinued operating system from Berkeley Softworks (later GeoWorks).Originally designed for the Commodore 64 with its version being released in 1986, enhanced versions of GEOS later became available in 1987 for the Commodore 128 and in 1988 for the Apple II.
This operating system project was eventually realized as GEOS, released in 1986 for the Commodore 64 and Commodore 128. [5] GEOS received glowing reviews at the 1986 Consumer Electronics Show and sold in great numbers. [3] The meteoric growth of the company led to stresses on its finances and customer service department. [6]
Brian P. Dougherty (born 1956) is an American software developer and businessman best known as the founder and CEO of Berkeley Softworks (later GeoWorks Corporation), which produced the pioneering GEOS graphical operating system for the Commodore 64 in 1986 and the influential PC/GEOS operating system for the IBM PCs and compatibles in 1990.
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"GEOS" is the name used to describe 8-bit predecessor of PC/GEOS. PC/GEOS was never referred to as simply GEOS, but exclusively as PC/GEOS and GeoWorks (even if GeoWorks is just the brand name and PC/GEOS is the actual operating system). Rugoconites Tenuirugosus 13:51, 21 October 2023 (UTC)
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