Operating Systems (OS)

Providing a platform to join physical hardware to the applications that run on top, operating systems enable our interaction with technology - even if they are mostly overlooked. The 'big five' of Linux, Windows, iOS, Android and MacOS dominate, spanning servers, desktops, smartphones and edge devices however the innovation allows a multitude of applications to flourish.

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