Role of operating system

Role of operating system

1. Some functions

   • User interface to comm with computer
   • Management of multiple programs, multi tasking
   • Management of memory, coordinating memory distribution
   • Peripherals management and coordination
   • Some apps form part of OS such as a browser

2. Management of resources

3. Coordinates hardware

   • device drivers

4. Support programs

   • memory management
   • file storage
   • And more

5. User

   • Complex tasks
   • No knowledge of how the OS manages the