software that controls the basic, low-level hardware operations, and file management. It is provides the link between the user and the hardware. Popular operating systems include: DOS, MacOS, VMS, VM, MVS, UNIX, and OS/2. (Note that "Windows 3.x" is not an operating system as such, since in must have DOS to work. )
System software that allows your computer to work.
Active.
One who works with or controls some machine or scientific apparatus.
A humorous play in dialogue and music, of more than one act.
A conclusion or judgment held with confidence, but falling short of positive knowledge.
One who supports the opposite side in a debate, discussion, struggle, or sport.
Especially fit as occurring, said, or done at the right moment.
One who takes advantage of circumstances to gain his ends.
Favorable or advantageous chance or opening.