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  2. Operating system - Wikipedia

    en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system

    An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

  3. Operating system (OS) | Definition, Examples, & Concepts

    www.britannica.com/technology/operating-system

    operating system (OS), program that manages a computer ’s resources, especially the allocation of those resources among other programs. Typical resources include the central processing unit (CPU), computer memory, file storage, input/output (I/O) devices, and network connections.

  4. What is an Operating System? - GeeksforGeeks

    www.geeksforgeeks.org/what-is-an-operating-system

    Operating System is a fully integrated set of specialized programs that handle all the operations of the computer. It controls and monitors the execution of all other programs that reside in the computer, which also includes application programs and other system software of the computer.

  5. What is an operating system (OS)? - TechTarget

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    An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other application programs in a computer. The application programs use the OS by requesting services through a defined application program interface (API).

  6. What is an Operating System? - How-To Geek

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    An operating system is the primary software that manages all the hardware and other software on a computer. The operating system, also known as an "OS," interfaces with the computer's hardware and provides services that applications can use. What Does an Operating System Do?

  7. Operating System Tutorial - GeeksforGeeks

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    An operating system is responsible for managing and controlling all the activities and sharing of computer resources. An operating system is a low-level Software that includes all the basic functions like processor management, memory management, Error detection, etc.

  8. What is an Operating System (OS)? Definition, Types & Functions

    www.techopedia.com/definition/operating-system-os

    An operating system is software that enables users to run applications on a computing device. It handles input, output, network connections, storage, resource allocation, and more. Applications can interact directly with hardware, but most are designed for an OS. Early systems in the 1940s-1950s had no operating system.

  9. Operating System (OS) Definition & Examples - Lifewire

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    An operating system is a powerful and usually extensive program that controls and manages the hardware and other software on a computer. All computers and computer-like devices require operating systems, including your laptop, tablet, desktop, smartphone, smartwatch, and router. Not sure what operating system you're running?

  10. Introduction of Operating System - Set 1 - GeeksforGeeks

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    An operating system is software that manages computer hardware. The hardware must provide appropriate mechanisms to ensure the correct operation of the computer system and to prevent user programs from interfering with the proper operation of the system.

  11. Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems - GCFGlobal.org

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    The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. Modern operating systems use a graphical user interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey). A GUI lets you use your mouse to click icons, buttons, and menus, and everything is clearly displayed on the screen using a combination of graphics and text.