What is Computer Operating System?

Computer is the ultimate invention of humans that became the most vital necessity for existence in today's world. Hardware and software are the basic classification of any computer. This blog talks about the core software that controls the computer called Operating system.

    Operating system is the basic interface between the computer hardware components and other software applications installed in the computer. It also integrates with the applications for efficient performance. All the computer components can be controlled and managed with the help of an Operating System.

Roles played by the OS (Operating System):

Interactive User Interface
Hidden background operations
Bridge between computer hardware and software applications
Resource Management
User Profile Management
Enabling resource sharing between computers

Characteristics of an OS:

File Management
Device Management
Security
Processor Management
Memory Management
System Performance Management
Software and User Coordination
Error Detection

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