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Define the term operating system

Define the term operating system

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Operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
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Main program that controls the execution of user applications and enables the user to access the hardware and software resources of a computer.
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A program that controls the execution of an application programs and acts as an interface between the user of a computer and the computer hardware.
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Is a group of programs that manage all activities on the computer.

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danielochieng answered the question on October 16, 2017 at 12:44

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