Skip to Main Content
RESEARCH GUIDES ACC Home Page

ACC Libraries Tech Toolbox: Operating Systems

Helpful resources for and about technologies available to you at ACC Libraries.

Operating Systems and You

An Operating System is software that

  • manages the functions of a computer/mobile device/cell phone
  • runs programs/applications
  • manages peripherals like keyboards or printers.

     

 Some common operating systems:

  • for personal computers: Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux;
  • for mobile devices and phones: Google Android and Apple iOS. 

Find out more...

Find out more about operating systems:

Page Editor

Page Editor: Courtney Mlinar 2024

Theresa Zelasko 8.2025

ACC Web Site || Library Web Site || GET HELP! || Search the Library
Contact Us • © Library Services, Austin Community College