OPERATIVE SYSTEM

OPERATIVE SYSTEM

1. The operating system is the software that coordinates and directs all the services and applications used by the user on a computer, which is why it is the most important and fundamental.

2. What is an operating system for?

   • Operating systems allow other programs to use them as support in order to function. For this reason, based on the system used.

3. Components of an operating system

   • File System.
   • Command interpretation
   • Nucleus

4. Functions of an operating system

   • Manage the information for the proper functioning of the PC.
     • Manage the CPU thanks to a programming algorithm.
       • Direct use authorizations for users.
         • Manage files.

5. Characteristics of an operating system

   • It is the intermediary between the user and the hardware.
     • It is designed to be user friendly and easy to use.
       • Most require the payment of a license to use.
         • Allows you to interact with multiple devices.

6. Operating system types

   • Depending on the user, they can be: multi-user, operating system that allows several users to run their programs simultaneously
   • According to the task management, they can be: single task, operating system that only allows one process to run at a time
   • According to resource management, they can be: centralized, operating system that only allows the use of the resources of a single computer