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The software that manages a computer's hardware and programs.
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An operating system, or OS, is the main software that runs a computer. It manages memory, storage, the processor and connected devices.
It also provides the interface you use, and it lets other programs run without each one needing to control the hardware directly.
Common examples are Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.
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