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Operating System

An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. It acts as an intermediary between users and the computer hardware, handling tasks such as memory management, process scheduling, file system management, and device control. Popular examples include Windows, macOS, Linux, and Android.

Also known as: OS, Operating System, System Software, Platform, Kernel
🧊Why learn Operating System?

Developers should learn about operating systems to understand how software interacts with hardware, optimize application performance, and troubleshoot system-level issues. This knowledge is essential for system programming, embedded development, and building applications that require low-level control, such as drivers, servers, or resource-intensive software.

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Learning Resources

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Operating System Concepts (Book)
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MIT OpenCourseWare: Operating System Engineering
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GeeksforGeeks: Operating System Tutorial
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Linux Kernel Documentation
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Related Tools

LinuxWindowsMacosSystem AdministrationVirtualization

Alternatives to Operating System

ContainerizationHypervisorBare Metal Programming