OPERATINGSYSTEM

Operating system

An operating system is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is an essential component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs usually require an operating system to function.

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operating system

Noun

(OS)
  1. Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware resources such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and input and output devices.


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