Operating system

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An operating system is what is needed to run the programs on a computer. It makes the link between programs and hardware.

An operating system is a mixture of different parts: (these can change depending on the operating system)

• Kernel
• Computer program and software
• Driver (computer)

[change] Examples

Common examples of operating systems include:

• Windows
• Linux
• Mac OS X
• Solaris
• BSD

[change] See also

• List of operating systems
• BIOS

Operating systems
Linux • Mac OS • Microsoft Windows • Solaris • UNIX