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Time-sharing systems represent a significant evolution in computing, allowing multiple users to interact with a computer simultaneously. This concept emerged from the need for more efficient use of computing resources, which were, at the time, expensive and limited. ### Key Stages in the Evolution of Time-Sharing Systems: 1. **Early Computing (1950s)**: - Computers were large, expensive, and primarily used for batch processing.

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