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Open-Source Software

Software whose source code is freely available for users to modify, enhance, and distribute.

Operating System (OS)

The most important system software that manages hardware resources and provides a platform for running application software.

Output

The process of delivering processed data or information to the user through output devices (e.g., monitor, printer).