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For computers the term OS refers to Operating System.

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What does the acroym OS mean?

In computers, OS stands for Operating System. In optometry, O.S. stands for Left Eye (Oculus Sinister, in Latin). In maps in the UK, OS stands for Ordnance Survey.


What is mean by Mac os?

Mac OS stands for Macintosh operating system, which is the software that runs on Mac computers made by Apple.


What is the name of apple os?

OS X Leopard Which stands for Operating System 10.


What OS stands for?

OS :- Operating System


Is OS X an operating system?

Yes. That would be what the "OS" stands for. It's full name is Mac OS X. Mac = The Apple Macintosh computers it is designed for. OS = Operating System. X = The Roman numeral representing version 10 of the Mac OS.


What does oem means in Windows OS?

It stands for 'original equipment manufacturer'. It's not just applied to computers.


Which OS is used only on apple macintoch computers?

Mac OS X is the OS used on Apple's Macintosh computers.


Is an apple mac a type of PC?

Technically it is, PC stands for Personal Computer. But, when someone says PC they're usually referring to a Microsoft OS.


What is general OS?

OS stands for Operating System.


Do computers work without OS?

Yes, but it has limited functions. It is better to have an OS.


What the acronym OS refer to?

OS stands for operating system. It is basically what runs your computer. Examples of operating systems are Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Mac OS X Tiger, Mac OS X Leopard, and Mac OS X Snow Leopard (there are many more).


What is symbolised by the iMac logo?

I assume you're referring to the Apple logo. If so, Steve Jobs worked in a apple orchard as a kid. This is where he came up with the name Macintosh referring to the Macintosh Apple. He therefore used the Apple logo for his computers. The I in iMac stands for Internet and the Mac Stands for Macintosh.