An operating system is what is needed to run the applications (the software) on the computer. It makes the link between software and hardware.

An operating system is a mixture of different parts: (these can change depending on the operating system)

• Kernel
• Program and software
• Driver (computer)

See also

• List of operating systems
• Application
• BIOS

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