Operating System

Operating System

1. what is?:

   • is a software that allows a user to run other applications on a computing device
   • Provides services to facilitate the management on memory

2. Characteristics:

   • Single-task and multi-task
     • Lets people to operate simultaneously
   • device-dependent:
     • It only works in some types of computers
   • device management:
     • Keeps track of all devices 

3. Purpose/Uses:

   • Execute Programs
   • Make the computer system convenient to use
   • Allows the user to use hardware in a efficiently way

4. Examples:

   • Windows
   • Mac OS
   • Linux
   • Free BSD