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Why operating system is important software for a computer? Give any five reasons

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Answer 1

Answer:

An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

Reasons :

1. It manages the computer's memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware.
2. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's language.
3. The operating system provides the necessary common services for installed programs to run.
4. Error Detection and handling.
5. Manipulation of the file system.

Answer 2

Answer:

Why operating system is important software for a computer? Give any 5 reasons