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main functions of an operating system
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Mind Map on main functions of an operating system, created by 12emma.venner on 09/12/2014.
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main functions of an operating system
booting the computer
starts up the CPU witch starts the other hardware in the computer
starting up programs to start the computer
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.
provides file management
file management uses folders to organize documents
Data management keeps track of the data on disk and other storage devices.
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
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
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