What are the basic functions of an operating system?

Answer Posted / 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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