Operating systems

Operating systems

1. CPU

   • Multi-tasking
     • An operating system will split the clock cycles of the cpu between the currently open programs. This includes background processes and processes open in the foreground of the computer

2. Memory(RAM)

3. Backing store

4. Peripherals

   • The operating system also controls new peripherals being added or used

5. Security

   • Controls programs allowances in RAM to make sure malicious software cannot take personal data from RAM in which is not theirs to view or control

6. Interrupts