+An **operating system** (OS) is core [Software](/wiki/software) that manages a computer's [Hardware](/wiki/hardware) and software resources. It acts as a bridge, allowing applications to run and users to interact seamlessly with the machine's inner workings.
+## See also
+- [Kernel](/wiki/kernel)
+- [User Interface](/wiki/user_interface)
+- [Process Management](/wiki/process_management)
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