Computer Science GCSE
Operating System (OS)
What Operating System (OS) means in Computer Science GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Operating System (OS)
System software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.
Topics that use Operating System (OS)
- Software (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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Using Operating System (OS) in the exam
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