Operating Systems

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Operating Systems
Jessica Bolton
Flashcards by Jessica Bolton, updated more than 1 year ago
Jessica Bolton
Created by Jessica Bolton about 9 years ago
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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 Menu bar Copy and Paste File menu commands Managing the computer
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. A good user interface provides a "user-friendly" experience, allowing the user to interact with the software or hardware in a natural and intuitive way.
Provides file management The system that an operating system or program uses to organize and keep track of files.
Handles system resources The Handle System is a technology specification for assigning, managing, and resolving persistent identifiers for digital objects and other resources on the Internet.
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