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   Sys·tem

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   • 1. a set of things working together as parts of a mechanism or an interconnecting network: "the state railroad system" Similar structureorganizationorderarrangementcomplexapparatusnetworkadministrationinstitutioninformal:setup
   • ▪ a set of organs in the body with a common structure or function: "the digestive system"
   • ▪ the human or animal body as a whole: "you need to get the cholesterol out of your system"
   • ▪ a group of related hardware units or programs or both, especially when dedicated to a single application.
   • ▪ (in chronostratigraphy) a major range of strata that corresponds to a period in time, subdivided into series: "the Devonian system"
   • ▪ a group of celestial objects connected by their mutual attractive forces, especially moving in orbits about a center: "the system of bright stars known as the Gould Belt"
   • ▪ short for weather system
   • ▪ short for crystal system
   • 2. a set of principles or procedures according to which something is done; an organized framework or method: "a multiparty system of government" Similar methodmethodologytechniqueprocessprocedureapproachpracticelineline of actionline of attackattackmeanswaymannermodeframeworkmodus operandischemeplanpolicyprogramregimenset of principlesset of proceduresset of guidelinesformularoutinetactictack
   • ▪ a set of rules used in measurement or classification: "the metric system"
   • ▪ orderliness; method: "there was no system at all in the company" Similar methodicalnessorderlinesssystematizationplanninglogicroutine
   • ▪ a method of choosing one's procedure in gambling.
   • 3. the prevailing political or social order, especially when regarded as oppressive and intransigent: "don't try bucking the system" Similar the establishmentthe authoritiesthe powers that bethe ruling classthe regimebureaucracyofficialdomthe status quothe prevailing political/social orderarchaic:the regimen
   • 4. a set of staves in a musical score joined by a brace.

   Word Origin early 17th century: from French système or late Latin systema, from Greek sustēma, from sun- ‘with’ + histanai ‘set up’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. systemless adjective

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2. • American video game developer

     • Origin Systems, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. It was founded on March 3, 1983, by Richard Garriott and his brother Robert. Origin is best known for their groundbreaking work in multiple genres of video games, such as the Ultima and Wing Commander series. The company was purchased by Electronic Arts in 1992.
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   Who is Origin Systems?

   • Origin Systems was founded by Richard Garriott in 1983, after disputes with publisher Sierra On-Line over the publishing of Ultima II. He then decided that he wanted to create his own company that would publish his games. It became well known for their Ultima and Wing Commander / Privateer game franchises.

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   Why is Origin Systems so famous?

   • It is most famous for the Ultima and Wing Commander series. Brothers Richard Garriott and Robert Garriott, their father Owen, and Chuck Bueche founded Origin Systems in 1983 because of the trouble they had collecting money owed to Richard Garriott for his games released by other companies.

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   Is origin a video game company?

   • Origin Systems, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. It was founded on March 3, 1983, by Richard Garriott and his brother Robert. Origin is best known for their groundbreaking work in multiple genres of video games, such as the Ultima and Wing Commander series. The company was purchased by Electronic Arts in 1992.

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   What happened to Origin Systems?

   • Origin Systems was a powerhouse of talent for almost two decades and vanished soon after the aggressive proprietary takeover of Electronic Arts, a tradition since then.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Origin_SystemsOrigin Systems - Wikipedia

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   Origin Systems, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. It was founded on March 3, 1983, by Richard Garriott and his brother Robert . Origin is best known for their groundbreaking work in multiple genres of video games, such as the Ultima and Wing Commander series.

   • Founded: March 4, 1983; 40 years ago in Houston, Texas, U.S.
   • Parent: Electronic Arts (1992-2004)

   • Industry: Video games

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   Apr 19, 2018 · Origin Systems was a pioneer of computer games in the 1980s and 1990s, creating franchises like Ultima, Wing Commander, and Ultima Underworld. Learn how the company evolved from a garage startup to a leader in RPGs, simulation, and 3D graphics.

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   Origin Systems was a video game developer founded in 1983 by Richard Garriott and Robert Garriott. It created the Ultima and Wing Commander series, among others, and was acquired by Electronic Arts in 1992.

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ultima_(series)Ultima (series) - Wikipedia

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   Ultima is a series of open world fantasy role-playing video games from Origin Systems, created by Richard Garriott. Electronic Arts has owned the brand since 1992. The series had sold over 2 million copies by 1997.

   • First release: Ultima I: The First Age of Darkness, 1981
   • Latest release: Ultima Forever: Quest for the Avatar, 2013

   • Genre(s): Role-playing

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   Aug 26, 2022 · Origin Systems was a company founded by the Garriot brothers and their father, known for creating Ultima, Wing Commander, and System Shock. It was acquired by Electronic Arts in 1992, but closed in 2004 after losing its identity and focus.

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   ORIGIN Systems was a video game company founded by Richard Garriott in 1983, known for Ultima and Wing Commander franchises. It was acquired by Electronic Arts in 1992 and closed in 2004.

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    Origin Systems, Inc. was an American video game developer based in Austin, Texas. It was founded on March 3, 1983, by Richard Garriott and his brother Robert. Origin is best known for their groundbreaking work in multiple genres of video games, such as the Ultima and Wing Commander series.