Operating Systems

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Mind Map on Operating Systems, created by Ella Clapson Unk on 05/11/2014.
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Operating Systems
  1. What is an operating system?
    1. an operating system is the software that supports the computers basic functions, such as scheduling and controllling tasks.
    2. What is the purpose of an operating system?
      1. the purpose of an operating system is to manage and control the hardware and software resources. it provides common services for computer programs. An operating system is often requiared because without it will not function programs.
      2. what are the most common operating systems in use today?
        1. Android
          1. Mac OS X
            1. IOS
              1. Windows
                1. Ubuntu
                2. Functions of an operating system
                  1. provides a user interface
                    1. booting the computer
                      1. File managment
                        1. managing the hardware and software
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