OS has various meanings in the Computer category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of OS in Computer.
Also known as an "OS," this is the software that communicates with computer hardware on the most basic level. Without an operating system, no software programs can run. The OS is what allocates memory, processes tasks, accesses disks and peripherials, and serves as the user interface.
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