What are the basic functions of an operating system?
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Answer / rajhans
1. Controls the execution of application program.
2. Acts as an interface between the application and the
computer hardware.
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Answer / as if
Operating system is an interface between User and Hardware
or Application and The Computer Hardware.
***Types of Operating System***
Multi User:-
single User:-
Multi Tasking:-
Multi prossessing:-
Real Time:-
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Answer / bini
an operating system is a program that manages the computer hardware. it also provides a basis for application programs and acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware.
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Answer / ambresh sharma
1.It creates(allocate)and remove(deallocate resources)a process.
2.It allocates hardware resources with scheduling algorithm.
3.It provides access to software resources such as files
compiler,editor loader.
4.It provides protection access control and security for
information.
5.It provides inter process communication and
synchronization...
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Answer / jasneet
the operating system acts as a inerface between system and a user.........thus it is a convinient means to interact with system
the main functions of OS are:-
1. Sheduling
2. memory management
3. process management
4. file management
5. effective
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Answer / azeem
At the foundation of all system software, an operating system performs basic tasks such as controlling and allocating memory, prioritizing system requests, controlling input and output devices, facilitating networking and managing file systems.
1. Process management
2. Memory management
3. Disk and file systems
4. Networking
5. Security
5a. Internal security
5b. External security
6. Graphical user interfaces
7. Device drivers
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