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Thursday, November 17, 2011

Introduction To Operating System

Definition and Goal of operating system:
An operating system is a program that acts as an intermediary between a user of a computer and the computer hardware. Its primary goal is to:
i)  Execute user programs and make solving user problems easier.
ii) Make the computer system convenient to use.

The one program running at all times on the computer is the kernel. Everything else is either a system program (ships with the operating system) or an application program.

few more Operating System Definition 
A.Operating System is a resource allocator 
1.Manages all resources. 
2.Decides between conflicting requests for efficient and fair resource use. 

B.Operating System is a control program 
1.Controls execution of programs to prevent errors and improper use of the computer.






Related Search Terms:
   What is Kernel
   Operating System Definition
   Resource Allocator
   OS Control Program

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