READ: Operating Systems

Operating Systems

Operating Systems

Operating Systems

Without an operating system (OS), a computer would be useless. An operating sysem is what enables software programs to operate the actual computing machine (hardware).

In computer terms, the OS acts as a "host" for programs to use that system. Users input data via programs, which utilize hardware via the operating system. See the image below:

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