Question

what is the importance of operating system? also give an example of operating system .​

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Answer:

Definition:-

An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the user and the computer hardware and controls the execution of all kinds of programs.

Following are some of important functions of an operating System:-

•    Memory Management

•    Processor Management

•    Device Management

•    File Management

•    Security

•    Control over system performance

•    Job accounting

•    Error detecting aids

•    Coordination between other software and users

Examples:-

• UNIX, MS-DOS

• MS-Windows - 98/XP/Vista

• Windows-NT/2000

• OS/2

• Mac OS.

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