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ACC Libraries Tech Toolbox: Operating Systems

Helpful resources for working with a variety of technologies available to you at ACC.

Operating Systems and You

An Operating System is the main software that

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

Some common operating systems

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

 

There are mainly 5 popular operating systems: Apple macOS, Microsoft Windows, Google's Android OS, Linux Operating System, and Apple iOS.

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