Operating system

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An operating system is software that acts as an intermediary and buffer between the user and the hardware. It does things such as providing basic services that all applications need, like access to memory, drives, and other devices, so that every single application doesn't need to reimplement these procedures.

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Apple operating systems

The first operating systems designed for Macintoshes were developed by Apple.

A list of operating systems known to run on Apple and 68k-based Macintosh computers.

Apple II

Apple III

Lisa

Macintosh

Newton

Notes

Other operating systems

Other operating systems can run on Macintosh hardware as well.

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