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Operating Systems

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 systems, and device drivers. Common examples include Windows, Linux, macOS, and Unix-based systems.

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

Developers should learn 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, cloud computing, and ensuring cross-platform compatibility in applications.

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Learning Resources

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Operating System Concepts (Silberschatz, Galvin, Gagne)
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Introduction to Operating Systems - MIT OpenCourseWare
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Operating Systems Tutorial - GeeksforGeeks
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What is an Operating System? - IBM Documentation
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Operating Systems: Three Easy Pieces
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Related Tools

LinuxWindowsMacosUnixSystem Administration

Alternatives to Operating Systems

Virtual MachinesContainersBare Metal