Operating system

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An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Nearly every computer program requires an operating system to function. The two most common operating systems are Microsoft Windows and Apple's macOS.


Windows is the operating system; Microsoft Office is a program. Think of it this way .... Your operating system is like the engine of your car.

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