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Question: What are the basic functions of an operating system?

Answer: Operating system controls and coordinates the use of the hardware among the various applications programs for various uses. Operating system acts as resource allocator and manager. Since there are many possibly conflicting requests for resources the operating system must decide which requests are allocated resources to operating the computer system efficiently and fairly. Also operating system is control program which controls the user programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer. It is especially concerned with the operation and control of I/O devices.

August 08, 2009 02:05:22	#10
shef_shreak	Member Since: August 2009 Total Comments: 1
RE: What are the basic functions of an operating system?
User View: 1) OS is designed for the EASE OF USE, an interface between the hardware and users. 2) For maximizing Resource Utilization: CPU time , memory and i/o is used efficiently System View: 1) Resource Allocator 2) Control Program: manages execution of the user programs to prevent errors.

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