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Operating Systems

An Operating System (OS) manages computer hardware and software resources, serving as an interface between users and hardware. Key functions include process, memory, file system, device management, and security. Types of OS include Batch, Time-Sharing, Real-Time, Distributed, and Mobile, with examples such as Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

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Operating Systems

An Operating System (OS) manages computer hardware and software resources, serving as an interface between users and hardware. Key functions include process, memory, file system, device management, and security. Types of OS include Batch, Time-Sharing, Real-Time, Distributed, and Mobile, with examples such as Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

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Operating Systems

Introduction

 An Operating System (OS) manages hardware and software resources on a computer.

 Acts as an interface between users and the computer hardware.

Key Functions

 Process Management – Handles running programs (processes).

 Memory Management – Allocates and deallocates RAM.

 File System Management – Manages data storage and file operations.

 Device Management – Manages input/output devices.

 Security – Controls access and protects data.

Types of Operating Systems

 Batch OS – Executes batches of jobs with no user interaction.

 Time-Sharing OS – Shares computing resources among many users.

 Real-Time OS – Provides immediate processing for time-sensitive tasks.

 Distributed OS – Manages multiple machines as a single system.

 Mobile OS – Optimized for mobile devices (e.g., Android, iOS).

Examples

 Windows

 Linux

 macOS

 Android

 iOS

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