Today's operating systems have roots dating back 20 or more years, well before security was identified as a critical process.

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This statement is true. Many of today's operating systems, such as Microsoft Windows and Unix/Linux, have their roots in the 1980s or earlier. At that time, security was not as much of a concern as it is today, so these operating systems were not designed with security as a top priority. As a result, many of them have vulnerabilities that can be exploited by attackers. It wasn't until much later that the importance of security was recognized and efforts were made to improve the security of operating systems.

Today's Operating Systems Have Roots Dating Back 20 or More