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The most important program that runs on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

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What is the part of the operating system we interact with when using a computer?

operating system


Can you say all software which is necessary for a computer?

The only necessary software for a computer to operate is the operating system. Everything else is software that you want to do things with. Different people will want to do different things with their computer, so what one person needs might be of no relevance to another person. But without an operating system you cannot do anything, as all the applications need that to run. If all you have on your computer is an operating system, then there is not much you can do with it, as you will then want applications. Even a lot of the things that are shipped as part of the operating system, like text editors, are not needed for the computer to function. Some of these are known as utilities. So the operating system is the only necessary software, and after that it is whatever you want to be able to do with the computer that will determine what you deem to be necessary.


Is kernel a physical part of computer?

No it is part of the Operating System


Is the user interface part of a computer's operating system?

YES


What part of the operating system allows the user to communicate with the computer system?

interface


What part of the operating system allows the user to communicate with the computer?

Interface


The most important piece of software on a personal computer?

The operating system is the most important part of a operating system because without an OS you will not be able to do anything with your computer and it will effectively be useless, instead of a computer you have a pile of components that does nothing


Operating system and utility system software?

Operating systems are essential for running a computer. However as part of the operating system, there are often other programs which are not essential to the running of the computer. These are known as utilities. Examples would include things like the . If they were not there, they would not affect the working of your computer.


Manages the processor and all other components of the computer system and is an essential part of the operating system?

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Part of operating system?

How is a memory-resident part of an operating system different from a nonresident part of an operating system?


Why does minecraft have bad video card drivers?

Drivers are part of your computer's operating system, they are not part of Minecraft at all.


Is shell a part of the operating system?

No. It is easier to alter shell when it is not part of the operating system. Answer: its easier but the real answer is shell is not part of Operating system as it is command prompt use to operate operating system and its part of disk operating system