Operating System
བཀོལ་སྤྱོད་མ་ལག
操作系统
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Also known as: OS
Last updated January 30, 2026
Definition
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages hardware resources and provides services for applications — scheduling, memory, files, and device access.
Real-World Example
Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux distributions are operating systems you interact with daily.
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