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Mind map: operating system functions
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Booting the computer
- Booting is a set of operations that loads and starts the system. This is from the point when the user switches on the power button.
- A boot sequence is the initial set of operations that the computer perform when switched on.
- Every computer has a booting sequence. Computers powered by the central processing unit can only execute code found in the systems memory.
- Modern operating systems and application program code and data are stored on nonvolatile memories or mass storage devices.
Handling Hardware recources
- A system's hardware resources are the communication paths that are assigned to each device that is connected to the system.
- A boot configuration that lists the hardware resources that the device requires when the system starts.
Providing file management
- An operating system which organizes and keeps track of files.
- provides its own file management system, you can buy separate file management systems. These systems interact smoothly with the operating system but provide more features,.
Providing a user interface
- It it when a user controls a software application or hardware device.
- An inteface the user to interact with the software or hardware in a natural way.
Performing basic computer tasks
- You can perform many computer skills for example, Installing programmes or creating shortcuts
- An example: Changing the color scheme on the Desktop, Right-click on an empty part of the Desktop and choose 'properties' from the menu. Click on 'appearance' tab. Play around till you find something you like.