Question

What is operating system? What are its basic functions?

Answer 1

an operating system is an interface between user and 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.

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Answer 2

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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

Operating system performs the following functions:

1. Booting

2. Memory Management.

3. Loading and Execution.

4. Data security.

5. Disk Management.

6. Process Management.

7. Device Controlling.

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