operating system
noun
: software that controls the operation of a computer and directs the processing of programs (as by assigning storage space in memory and controlling input and output functions)
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Apple has been trying for a few years now to make its operating systems more hospitable to gaming, especially in macOS.
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Technology consulting firms are undergoing a paradigm shift with the emergence of AI operating systems (AI OS).
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
For those who prefer to take their technological security into their own hands, some models offer extensive options for customization, including the ability to use Open Source operating systems and software, DIY hardware upgrades, extendable USB discs and much more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The issue might not be your hardware but your operating system.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 6 June 2025
Technology consulting firms are undergoing a paradigm shift with the emergence of AI operating systems (AI OS).
—Hashim Hayat, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
For those who prefer to take their technological security into their own hands, some models offer extensive options for customization, including the ability to use Open Source operating systems and software, DIY hardware upgrades, extendable USB discs and much more.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 June 2025
The issue might not be your hardware but your operating system.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 1 June 2025
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“Operating system.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/operating%20system. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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