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Operating system
Also known as an "OS," this is the software that communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level.  Without an operating system, no software programs can run. The OS is what allocates memory, processes tasks, accesses disks and peripherials, and serves as the user interface.
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Author: lm035
Main topic: Educational Computing
Topic: Computer Technology
School / Univ.: Lancaster General College
City: Lancaster
Published: 15.01.2010

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