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An operating system (OS) is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system. A user cannot run an application program on the computer without an operating system, unless the application program is self booting.
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, printing, and other resources.
For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary between application programs and the computer hardware,[1][2] although the application code is usually executed directly by the hardware and will frequently call the OS or be interrupted by it. Operating systems are found on almost any device that contains a computer-from cellular phones and video game consoles to supercomputers and web servers.
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Advantages of network operating systems?
When you network operating systems you will have the benefit of both operating systems. You have to ensure both systems are compatible before networking them.
What are the disadvantages of operating systems?
what are the disadvantages of operating systems effects of information technology
What are operating systems designed to do?
Operating systems are designed to manage computer hardware and software resources
How can you explain process hierarchy in connection with operating systems?
what are hierachies are used for process in operating systems
Do operating systems are used in calculators?
Operating systems are used in caculators. Operating systems act as a layer between applications and the hardware allowing for smooth operations between the two.
In addition to personal operating systems and server operating systems there are also mobile operating systems and?
Virtual operating system
Advantages of network operating systems?
When you network operating systems you will have the benefit of both operating systems. You have to ensure both systems are compatible before networking them.
Why is windows systems important?
cause its your operating system without it your computer wont operate at all.
What are the examples of oparating systems in the application software?
Operating systems are not in applications. Applications are installed on Operating Systems.
Different types of Microsoft operating systems?
several types of operating systems are there.
What are the disadvantages of operating systems?
what are the disadvantages of operating systems effects of information technology
Do Supercomputers use single-user multitask operating systems?
Single-user multitask operating systems are also known as network operating systems
What are two operating systems?
Two operating systems are; Windows, and Linux.
Do game systems have operating systems?
No they don't.
Some stand-alone operating systems are called?
complete operating system that works on a desktop computers
What are the Essential properties of parallel operating systems?
Define the essential properties of Network operating systems.
How can you explain process hierarchy in connection with operating systems?
what are hierachies are used for process in operating systems
