Provides a user interface, e.g. command line,
graphical user interface (GUI)
Provides file management
The operating system also
handles the organisation and
tracking of files and directories
(folders) saved or retrieved from
a computer disk.
Booting the computer
Booting the computer. Performs basic
computer tasks e.g managing the various
peripheral devices e.g mouse, keyboard.
Performs basic computer tasks
The operating system performs basic computer tasks,
such as managing the various peripheral devices such
as the mouse, keyboard and printers.
Handles system resources
The operating system also handles system resources such as the
computer's memory and sharing of the central processing unit
(CPU) time by various applications or peripheral devices.