source: vendor/python/2.5/Doc/lib/liballos.tex

\chapter{Generic Operating System Services \label{allos}}

The modules described in this chapter provide interfaces to operating
system features that are available on (almost) all operating systems,
such as files and a clock.  The interfaces are generally modeled
after the \UNIX{} or C interfaces, but they are available on most
other systems as well.  Here's an overview:

\localmoduletable