operating system

operating system

1. functions

   • interface - provides a user interface so it is easy to interact with the computer
   • manages the CPU - runs applications and executes and cancels processes
   • security - provides security through user accounts and passwords
   • multi-tasks - allows multiple applications to run at the same time
   • manages peripherals - opens, closes and writes to peripheral devices such as storage
   • utilities - provides tools for managing and organising hardware
   • organises - creates a file system to organise files and directories

2. GUI Common Features

   • a PC or computer would be one because you van visal move things a search things but you move you hand with a mouse
   • you can use a tablet because you can speak to it and it would be touch screen with a pen aswell
   • you can use a phone because you can talk to siri and it is touch screen and can use a pen