Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. What is it

   • An Operating System is a program that after starting or starting the computer is in charge of managing all the resources of the computer system, both hardware and software, thus allowing communication between the user and the computer.

2. Types of operating systems

   • Computer
   • Mobiles

3. Basic operating system functions

   • Multiple programs can be run at the same time.
   • It manages the internal memory exchange between multiple applications.
   • It handles input and output to and from the connected hardware devices.
   • It sends messages to each application or interactive user about the operating status and any errors that may have occurred.
   • On computers that can provide parallel processing, an operating system can handle how to split the program so that it runs on more than one processor at a time.

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