operating system
/ˈɒpəˌɹeɪtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/ · op·er·at·ing sys·tem
noun
- Software that controls the allocation and usage of hardware resources such as memory, CPU time, disk space, and input and output devices. The operating system schedules tasks, manages memory, and provides a user interface for the computer.
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Did you know? The first widely recognized operating system, GM-NAA I/O, was developed in 1956 for the IBM 704, marking the birth of modern computer multitasking.
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