Operating systems

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operating systems
Emma Sanders Unk
Flashcards by Emma Sanders Unk, updated more than 1 year ago
Emma Sanders Unk
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Provides a user interface A user interface, also called a "UI" or simply an "interface," is the means in which a person controls a software application or hardware device.
Booting the computer Booting is a startup sequence that starts the operating system of a computer when it is turned on. A boot sequence is the initial set of operations that the computer performs when it is switched on. Every computer has a boot sequence.
Performs basic computer tasks The computer performs a basic task using the CPU
Provides file management A file manager or file browser is a computer program that provides a user interface to manage files and folders.
Handles system resources A resource, or system resource, is any physical or virtual component of limited availability within a computer system. Every device connected to a computer system is a resource. Every internal system component is a resource.
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