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== Structure ==
== Structure ==
An operating system is defined into a few basic parts:
An operating system is defined into a few basic parts:
* The '''[[BIOS]]''', which handles all hardware related things. Often a computer has a BIOS integrated within its hardware, though some operating systems such as [[Linux]] are independent of this BIOS.{{fact}}
* The '''[[BIOS]]''', which handles all hardware related things. Often a computer has a BIOS integrated within its hardware, though some operating systems such as [[Linux]] are independent of this BIOS.<ref>http://www.linux.com/base/ldp/howto/Linux-Init-HOWTO-5.html</ref>
* The '''[[Kernel]]''', which handles all software related things and acts as a interpreter between applications and the hardware.
* The '''[[Kernel]]''', which handles all software related things and acts as a interpreter between applications and the hardware.
* User Interface - Software that draws forms, toolbars, menus, main task bar, etc.
* User Interface - Software that draws forms, toolbars, menus, main task bar, etc.
== Sources ==
== Sources ==
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*[http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm Howstuffworks article on Operating Systems]
*[http://computer.howstuffworks.com/operating-system.htm Howstuffworks article on Operating Systems]
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