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					 			      	Operating Systems (Software) Facts, Information, Pictures - Encyclopedia.com
					 			      	 
					                  	A computer's operating system is one of the most important "parts" of the computer. Almost every type of computer-including mobile telephones, video game systems, E-book readers, and DVRs-needs an operating system in order to operate properly.
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					 			      	General-Purpose Operating System
					 			      	 
					                  	The operating system (OS) sets the standards for all application programs that run in the computer.
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					 			      	Understanding Operating Systems
					 			      	 
					                  	Computer Basics: Understanding Operating Systems
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					 			      	Operating System Functions -  HowStuffWorks
					 			      	 
					                  	Operating System Functions - Operating system functions include managing the hardware and software in a device such as a computer or phone. Read about operating system functions.
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					 			      	Operating Systems - Introduction
					 			      	 
					                  	Operating Systems - Introduction to Information and Communication Technology
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					 			      	How Your Operating System Works
					 			      	 
					                  	How your operating system works - It sits there quietly but what does it actually do under the hood?
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					 			      	Pros, Cons and Costs of Computer Operating Systems
					 			      	 
					                  	"Fools rush in where angels fear to tread", said Alexander Pope. The Mac vs. Windows debate is a distinct case in point and usually generates more heat than light.
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					 			      	How Operating Systems Work
					 			      	 
					                  	The operating system controls your computer's tasks and manages system resources to optimize performance. Learn how your operating system works.
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					 			      	List of Operating Systems - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
					                  	This is a list of operating systems. Computer operating systems can be categorized by technology, ownership, licensing, working state, usage, and by many other characteristics.
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					 			      	Operating System - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
					 			      	 
					                  	An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
					                  	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system