The Definition of an Operating System Relating to a Computer

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Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Connie Allen | permalink
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Operating system definition, the collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources. See more.
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For further reading: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/operating%2Bsystem ^[1]

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What is operating system (OS)? - Definition from WhatIs.com More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Kaare Syversen | permalink
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An operating system (sometimes abbreviated as OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded into the computer by a boot program, manages all the other programs in a computer.

For further reading: http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/operating-system-OS ^[2]

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What is OS (Operating system)? More
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Computer dictionary definition for what OS (Operating system) means including related links, information, and terms.

For further reading: http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/o/os.htm ^[3]

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Definition of operating+system by The Free Dictionary

For further reading: http://www.thefreedictionary.com/operating%2Bsystem ^[4]

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Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems More
Published: 9 years, 5 month(s) ago by Alin Popescu | permalink
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Are you new to using computers? Do you wonder what people mean when they say the cloud, Windows, ISP, or app? Perhaps you just want to know more about how computers work. When it comes to learning today's technology, our Computer Basics tutorial has all of the basic concepts covered.

For further reading: http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/2 ^[5]

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1. http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/operating%2Bsystem

2. http://whatis.techtarget.com/definition/operating-system-OS

3. http://www.computerhope.com/jargon/o/os.htm

4. http://www.thefreedictionary.com/operating%2Bsystem

5. http://www.gcflearnfree.org/computerbasics/2