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CourseOperating Systems: Introduction
Learn about the basics of Operating Systems and how they manage a computer’s hardware.
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Average based on combined completion rates — individual pacing in lessons, projects, and quizzes may vary<1 hourCertificate of completion
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Ready to start your journey into Operating Systems? The moment a computer is turned on, the operating system is hard at work managing every aspect of a computer. With the responsibility of seamlessly managing hardware and software systems, computer memory, process scheduling, and more, the operating system may be the most vital software a computer runs.
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Introduction to Operating Systems
Learn about how computers process data, the important hardware in every computer, and the basic functionalities of an operating system.
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