The Operating System

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  • The Operating System
    • It controls the system hardware including memory, processor time and storage.
    • Here are some of it's main functions
      • Managing memory when the computer is carrying out more than 1 task
      • Allocating processor time between the various processes being carried out.
      • Controlling where data is stored on disk.
      • Communicating with input and output devices.
      • Handling errors and displaying error messages
      • System Security, user and filke permissions
    • The operating system is also responsible for providing the end user interface

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