Since the introduction of version 2.0, the OS is designed to run both native and HTML5 apps, or apps which mix the two layers -- such as the Vimeo app you'll see in the video, which has a web-based interface but accesses the hardware for the purpose of video acceleration.

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During the time-sharing wave of 35 years ago the main purpose of sharing was to maximize hardware.

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It's one that hopes to unite hardware and software in a way that an all-purpose controller never could.

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Gamers on the go have no shortage of hardware to pick from: tablets, smartphones, gaming laptops and purpose-built handhelds are redefining what a mobile gaming platform is.

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This kind of technology poses a serious threat to hardware products like gaming consoles and GPUs, which serve the primary purpose of providing necessary computing power to run graphic intensive games.

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With stakes in hardware, software and services, IBM will act as an all-purpose barometer for the turbulent tech sector.

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Because a touchscreen can give a screen an infinite number of configurations that can suit any program or purpose, they do an incredible job of blowing up the number of applications a piece of hardware can be used for.

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Since both the hardware and the software are open-source, anyone can change things to suit their purpose, which like most things at the fair is bound to encourage even more innovation.

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