Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. Multitasking

   • Multitasking is where a computer system allows for a user to utilise multiple applications, seemingly at the same time - without closing 'background' applications the second a new one is opened
   • Multi-user Multi-Tasking operating systems are used in servers where users can store and execute actions simultaneously

2. UI

3. Memory Managment

   • Allocates memory for applications individually, saves and organises data so OS can navigate files logically

4. Drivers

5. Peripherals Managment

6. File Managment

   • Done by the Kernel - the simplest part of an OS
   • Identifies where it is stores