main functions of an operating system

main functions of an operating system

1. booting the computer

   • starts up the CPU witch starts the other hardware in the computer
   • starting up programs to start the computer

2. provides a user interface

   • provides a panel where all files and programs can be accessed
   • the user interface includes the windows, menus and method of interaction between the user and the computer.

3. provides file management

   • file management uses folders to organize documents
   • Data management keeps track of the data on disk and other storage devices.

4. performs basic computer tasks

   • Multitasking, which is the ability to simultaneously execute multiple programs,
   • creating short cuts
   • be able to do basic tasks that make your life easier
   • installing programs
   • backing up data
   • searching through data

5. handles system resources

   • It manages the hardware and software resources of the system.
   • It provides a stable, consistent way for applications to deal with the hardware without having to know all the details of the hardware.
   • The second task, providing a consistent application interface