The operating system (OS) serves as the fundamental interface between the hardware of a network device and the software applications or services that run on it. By providing this layer of abstraction, the OS enables applications and network services to interact with hardware resources (such as CPU, memory, and network interfaces) in an organized and secure manner, which is essential for reliable and efficient network operations. Without this intermediary, applications would need to manage hardware directly, leading to complexity, instability, and security risks.
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