Computer & Online Safety Basics / How computers work
Lesson 5 of 30
Operating systems
The operating system (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS) sits between your apps and the hardware. It manages memory, files, users and security so every app doesn't have to.
Key points
- Linux runs most servers on the internet
- Android is built on the Linux kernel
- The OS decides what each app is allowed to do
Quiz · +10 XP
Which operating system runs most web servers?
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