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What is an Operating System

An operating system is a software programme required to manage and operate a computing device like smartphones, tablets, computers, supercomputers, web servers, cars, network towers, smartwatches, etc. It is the operating system that eliminates the need to know coding language to interact with computing devices. It is a layer of graphical user interface (GUI), which acts as a platform between the user and the computer hardware. Moreover, the operating system manages the software side of a computer and controls programs execution.
 
Here are some of the functions of an operating system:
 
Memory management
 
Memory is a crucial hardware resource for any computing device.
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Updated On : 19 Mar 2024 | 1:15 PM IST

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Updated On : 06 Mar 2024 | 12:05 PM IST

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Updated On : 12 Sep 2023 | 1:09 PM IST

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Updated On : 15 Mar 2023 | 10:13 AM IST

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Updated On : 21 Feb 2023 | 11:23 AM IST

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