Operating system
An operating system or OS, is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer
software. Without a computer operating system, a computer and software programs would be useless.
In the picture to the right, is an example of Microsoft Windows XP, a popular operating system and what the box may look like if you were to visit a local retail store to purchase it.
Examples of computer operating systems
Microsoft Windows 7 - PC and IBM compatible operating system.
Microsoft Windows is the most commonly found and used operating system.
Apple MacOS - Apple computer operating system. The only Apple
computer operating system.
Ubuntu Linux - A popular variant of
Linux used with PC and IBM compatible
computers.
Google Android - operating system used with
Android compatible phones.
iOS -
Operating system used with the Apple iPhone.
- Online system information tool to display your operating system information
- Computer operating system information.
- How do I determine what operating system I'm using?
Also see: Command line, GUI, NOS, Operating environment, Operating system definitions, System software, TOS