Operating System

Operating System

1. Multitasking

   • Does multiple things at once, means the computer runs quicker and a user can do multiple things at once.

2. The User Interface

   • A user interface is something that apers for a user to view and give or receive information, it is very practical and user friendly.

3. Memory Management

   • The OS assigns how much memory each open program is given to run on, there for dictating the speed at which a program runs.

4. Drives

   • A driver is basically software that controls hardware.
   • Drivers allow a psysical object to be connected into the computer like an art tablet. Drivers allow the piece of hardware to work on your computer.
   • Drivers are installed for: Graphics cards, art tablets, mouses and much much more.

5. Peripherals

   • Manages how software interacts with hardware.
   • Allows drivers to be shut down and updated, acts like a manager of drivers.

6. File Managment

   • The operating system must decide where the files on your computer are stored long term.