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<p>In computing, a <b>system call</b> (<b>syscall</b>) is the programmatic way in which a <a href="page.php?w=computer_program">computer program</a> requests a service from the <a href="page.php?w=operating_system">operating system</a> on which it is executed. This may include hardware-related services (for example, accessing a <a href="page.php?w=hard_disk_drive">hard disk drive</a> or accessing the device's camera), creation and execution of new <a href="page.php?w=process_%28computing%29">processes</a>, and communication with integral <a href="page.php?w=kernel_service">kernel service</a>s</p><p>
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