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[[Category:Encyclopedia]]An '''operating system''' (usually abbreviated "'''OS'''") is software that manages the resources of a system. The OS allocates memory, manages contact with hardware and peripherals, provides [[File |
[[Category:Encyclopedia]]An '''operating system''' (usually abbreviated "'''OS'''") is software that manages the resources of a system. The OS allocates memory, manages contact with hardware and peripherals, provides [[:Category:File System Operations|filesystem functions]], and handles the user interface. |
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These pages contain information about different operating systems. Some tasks may be solved for specific operating systems as well. |
These pages contain information about different operating systems. Some tasks may be solved for specific operating systems as well. |
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Revision as of 05:11, 25 March 2008
An operating system (usually abbreviated "OS") is software that manages the resources of a system. The OS allocates memory, manages contact with hardware and peripherals, provides filesystem functions, and handles the user interface.
These pages contain information about different operating systems. Some tasks may be solved for specific operating systems as well.