Operating systems provide an interface between computer hardware and applications software. They perform such functions as allocating disk space, memory, and CPU time to various applications program. They often have permission systems to limit users access and share resources equitably.

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  • Linux
    Linux is a open-sourced Unix like operating system. It has a lighter system call interface than Unix and as a result it's performance is generally better. It's available for a wide variety of platforms. It shares much in common with Unix systems and Unix based systems like MacOS X which is BSD based.
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  • MacOS
    MacOS X, the current Mac operating system, is based upon the BSD Unix operating system on top of a Mach micro-kernel, with a Mac finder like interface. Very similar to the NextStep, an operating systems that ran on Next computers in the mid-80's. Apple purchased Next in 1996 with the intent of developing the next generation of MacOS based on NextStep. It was way ahead of it's time in the mid-80's and I think still somewhat today.
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  • Windows
    Hints and Tips for Windows Users
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