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Software - Operating Systems
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- 1SepecificationIdentify and explain the functions of an OS.
- 2ExamplesWindows, Mac OS, Linux, FreeBSD, Solaris, red hat, Sun Cobalt
- 3What is an OS?It provides a user interface.
An OS sits between the user and the computer hardware.
This abstracts the complexity of the hardware away from the user. - 4The OS manages resourcesit manages and allocates the computer's resources to allow multitasking.
tasks compete for resources e.g. processor time, memory. The OS allocates resources to processes - 5The OS handles securityOn multi-user systems the OS ensures users with correct permissions can access resources.
The OS also allows safe file sharing as required.
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- Flashcards on Software - Operating Systems, created by td.beech on 12/11/2014.
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- td.beech · Nov 2014
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