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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.

February 02, 2007 20:19:58	#5
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RE: What are the basic functions of an operating syste...
1) Interface between your computer and the outside world 2) System tools (programs) used to monitor computer performance, debug problems, or maintain parts of the system. 3) A set of libraries or functions which programs may use to perform specific tasks especially relating to interfacing with computer system components.

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