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An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system</ref> | An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.<ref>https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system</ref> | ||
An operating system manages: | |||
# Memory | |||
# Processes | |||
# Boot-up / Shutdown process | |||
# Files | |||
# Security | |||
# CPU Scheduling | |||
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== Do you understand this topic? == | == Do you understand this topic? == | ||
Revision as of 13:59, 1 September 2016
An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. All computer programs, excluding firmware, require an operating system to function.[1]
An operating system manages:
- Memory
- Processes
- Boot-up / Shutdown process
- Files
- Security
- CPU Scheduling
Do you understand this topic?[edit]
- Describe the main functions of an operating system.
Do you have an advanced understanding about this topic?[edit]
- Describe how an operating system manages the functions you have just described above.