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An operating system (OS) is a software program that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer. The OS performs basic tasks, such as controlling and allocating memory, prioritizing the processing of instructions, controlling input and output devices, facilitating networking, and managing files.

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Modern general-purpose computers, including personal computers and mainframes, have an operating system to run other programs, such as application software. Examples of operating systems for personal computers include Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS (Darwin), and Unix.

The main advantages of an operating system include:

  1. Allows multiple programs to run concurrently.
  2. Simplifies the programming of application software because the program does not have to manage the hardware. The operating systems manages all hardware and the interaction of software. It also gives the program a high level interface to the hardware and ways of interacting with other programs.

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Today I'm going to put up the iPoones exe file for windows and possibly the Java version for all operating systems.
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Today I'm going to put up the iPoones exe file for windows and possibly the Java version for all operating systems.
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AROS: Amiga Research OS - Goal: create an OS as compatible as possible to AmigaOS 3.1, but which can be ported to various CPUs: x86, 68k; PowerPC, Alpha, SPARC, MIPS.

MC1 Amiga - MC1 Amiga are an on-line store trying to make it easier for Amiga users to get hardware. MC1 stocks new SCSI, used Amiga parts and some software. MC1 have a full list of Australian Amiga User groups and Amiga dealers in the links page.

MorphOS - Goal: Provide modern functionality for a new OS layer and run most Amiga applications as efficiently as possible in a box environment with no Classic Amiga custom chips available.

Multi User System Security - A low level security system for the Amiga, consisting of a new filesystem and a library. It implements a security system similar to that of UNIX.

NetBSD 1.3 for Amiga - NetBSD port for Amigas with MMUs.

NetBSD/amiga - Un*x for the amiga - NetBSD/amiga is a free, portable unix like operating system for many machines, including the Amiga.

Official AmigaOS Portal - News and information about all current AmigaOS versions.

OpenBSD/amiga - OpenBSD port to Amiga: the same as the NetBSD/amiga port but with some additions.
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TeamAROS - AROS support page.
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The Official Massive Scene site - Site features: memberlist, pictures, downloads, PPC reviews and more...
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Workbench Nostalgia - Dedicated to the preservation and restoration of the Amiga Workbench's history.
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Yahoo Groups: AmigaOS4 - Mailing list about Amiga OS4.X for the new AmigaOne compatible machines.
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