What is an Operating System?

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An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It controls the memory needed for computer processes and manages disk space, controls peripheral devices, and allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing exactly how a computer works. Without an operating system, a computer is useless.The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and Linux.

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