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What is the function of an operating system?
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An operating system is software that runs/manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. Different applications/software are installed on operating systems.
In other words, it’s the backbone of your computer. It’s responsible for your computer’s essential functions, such as starting up, shutting down, and managing your files. It also provides an interface between you and the computer.
An Operating System acts as a communication bridge (interface) between the user and computer hardware. The purpose of an operating system is to provide a platform on which a user can execute programs conveniently and efficiently.
An operating system is a piece of software that manages the allocation of Computer Hardware. The coordination of the hardware must be appropriate to ensure the correct working of the computer system and to prevent user programs from interfering with the proper working of the system.
The main goal of the Operating System is to make the computer environment more convenient to use and the Secondary goal is to use the resources most efficiently.