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Operating systems

Scope note

The collection of software that directs a computer's operations, controlling and scheduling the execution of other programs, and managing storage, input/output, and communication resources. RHDEL2

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000235851

Broader Terms used

software

Equivalent Terms used

operating system

Created

13yrs ago

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