OS Introduction
Part 1 of 1 in the series: Windows Admin
Operating System, or „OS,” is software that communicates with the hardware and allows other programs to run.
Common desktop operating systems include Windows, OS X, and Linux. While each OS is different, most provide a graphical user interface, or GUI.
Important functions of an OS:
1. Memory Management
2. Processor Management
3. Device Management
4. File Management
5. Security
6. Control of system performance
7. Job accounting
8. Error detection and assistance
9. Coordination between 3rd party software and users
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