Operating Systems
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Contents
Definition
An operating system is a medium that allows the user to control a computer using it's features
Functions of Operating System
- Read, write and store data
- Configure the computer
- Interact with programs
- Interact with input devicrs
Creating a Virtual Machine
Resource Management
Memory Management
Processor Scheduling
Backing Store Management
Peripheral Management
Interupt Handling
Creating a User Interface
GUI
GUI or Graphical User Interface is a way of interacting with a computer by using graphics that make the computer easier to use.
Command Line
A command line is interacting with a computer by imputing commands with a keyboard to make a computer perform tasks.
