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The Operating System's Job

The operating system manages all software and hardware on a computer, coordinating programs to access what they need or the computer would be useless. The most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and Linux. Each has strengths that may appeal more to certain users like gamers preferring Windows, graphics producers preferring Mac, and programmers often preferring Linux. It is best to try each to see which fits your needs and system specifications.

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The Operating System's Job

The operating system manages all software and hardware on a computer, coordinating programs to access what they need or the computer would be useless. The most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, and Linux. Each has strengths that may appeal more to certain users like gamers preferring Windows, graphics producers preferring Mac, and programmers often preferring Linux. It is best to try each to see which fits your needs and system specifications.

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The Operating System's Job

*Manages all of the software and hardware on the


computer. The operating system coordinates all of this to
make sure that each program gets what it needs. Without
the operating system, the software wouldn't even be able
to talk to the hardware, and the computer would be
useless.
• An operating system (OS) is system software that
manages computer hardware, software resources,
and provides common services for computer
programs.
Types of Operating Systems
Operating systems usually come preloaded on
any computer that you buy. Most people use
the operating system that comes with their
computer, but it is possible to upgrade or even
change operating systems.

The three most common operating systems for


personal computers are Microsoft Windows,
Apple Mac OS X, and Linux.
Windows Mac OS Linux
The choice on what to use is still up to you.
Programmers usually prefer Linux while
video/graphics producers will probably
tend to prefer Mac. A gamer might go for
Windows. The best thing to do is to try
each OS and see which is best for you and
your computer system specifications.
Paul Allen and Bill Gates pose for the camera on October 19, 1981,
surrounded by PCs after signing a pivotal contract with IBM.
William Henry Gates III a.k.a. Bill Gates
*He is best known as the principal founder of Microsoft *Corporation.
*Included in the Forbes list of the world's wealthiest people
Windows 1.0 was released on November 20, 1985 as the first version
of the Microsoft Windows line
 A series of graphical operating systems developed and marketed by Apple
Inc. since 2001. It is the primary operating system for Apple's Mac family of
computers. Within the market of desktop, laptop and home computers, and
by web usage, it is the second most widely used desktop OS, after 
Microsoft Windows.
Steven Paul Jobs a.k.a. (Steve Jobs)
February 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American business
magnate, industrial designer, entrepreneur and investor. He was the
chairman, chief executive officer (CEO), and co-founder of Apple Inc.,
Linus Torvalds
Linux ] is a family of open source Unix-like operating systems based on the Linux kernel
, an operating system kernel first released on September 17, 1991, by Linus Torvalds.
Big Five  technology companies,  
Google, Amazon, Facebook, Apple and Microsoft. Microsoft has retained its position as the
most valuable company in the world and its software dominates the office and operating
system markets.
Android NOUGAT
Android PIE

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