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Operating system (OS)
The main control software of a computer system; handles task scheduling, storage, and communication with peripherals. All applications installed on a computer system must communicate with the operating system. Linux is one example of an operating system.
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- Part of Speech: noun
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- Industry/Domain: Software
- Category: Operating systems
- Company: Red Hat
- Product: Red Hat Linux 9
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