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Operating System

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, peripherals, and other resources.

Abbreviation:
OS
Acronym:
OS
Initialism:
OS

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File under: Software

Tags: Computing

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