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An operating system is a piece of software that manages the allocation of Computer Hardware. The coordination of the hardware must be appropriate to ensure the correct working of the computer system and to prevent user programs from interfering with the proper working of the system. The main goal of the Operating System is to make the computer environment more convenient to use and the Secondary goal is to use the resources most efficiently. What is an Operating System? An operating system is a program on which application programs are executed and acts as a communication bridge (interface) between the user and the computer hardware.The main task an operating system carries out is the allocation of resources and services, such as the allocation of memory, devices, processors, and information. The operating system also includes programs to manage these resources, such as a traffic controller, a scheduler, a Why are Operating Systems Used? Operating System is used as a communication channel between the Computer hardware and the user. It works as an intermediate between System Hardware and End-User. Operating System handles the following responsibilities: • It controls all the computer resources. • It provides valuable services to user programs. • It coordinates the execution of user programs. • It provides resources for user programs. • It provides an interface (virtual machine) to the user. • It hides the complexity of software. • It supports multiple execution modes. • It ...

An operating system (OS) is a software program that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs. It acts as an interface between the hardware components of a computer system and the applications that run on it. The operating system performs various essential tasks such as managing memory, processing tasks, managing input/output operations, and controlling access to system resources like files, printers, and networks. Without an operating system, it would be impossible to run application programs on a computer. Some examples of operating systems include Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS. Operating System Example If a user wants to copy a program from a floppy disk to a hard disk while working with When a user tries to copy a program without the assistance of an operating system, they would need to manually write a copy command program. This process can be difficult for users to accomplish. However, an operating system can create a user-friendly environment that makes it easier for users to perform such tasks. Here are some examples of operating systems Microsoft Windows: One of the most popular operating systems for personal computers and laptops. macOS: The operating system used on Apple's Macintosh computers. Linux: An open-source operating system that is widely used on servers, supercomputers, and embedded devices. Android: An operating system designed for mobile devices, such as smartphones and tablets. iOS: ...

Chris Hoffman Editor-in-Chief Chris Hoffman is Editor-in-Chief of How-To Geek. He's written about technology for over a decade and was a PCWorld columnist for two years. Chris has written for The New York Times and Reader's Digest, been interviewed as a technology expert on TV stations like Miami's NBC 6, and had his work covered by news outlets like the BBC. Since 2011, Chris has written over 2,000 articles that have been read more than one billion times---and that's just here at How-To Geek. What Does an Operating System Do? An operating system is the core set of software on a device that keeps everything together. Operating systems communicate with the device’s hardware. They handle everything from your keyboard and mice to the Wi-Fi radio, storage devices, and display. In other words, an operating system handles input and output devices. Operating systems use device drivers written by hardware creators to communicate with their devices. Operating systems also include a lot of software—things like common system services, libraries, and The operating system sits in between the applications you run and the hardware, using the hardware drivers as the interface between the two. For example, when an application wants to print something, it hands that task off to the operating system. The operating system sends the instructions to the printer, using the printer’s drivers to send the correct signals. The application that’s printing doesn’t have to care about what printer you ...

• The Operating System is the Interfacebetween the user and the computer. • It is called the Interface because it converts the commands given by the user to language that the computer can understand (machine language) and vice a versa. • There are many operating systems available such as Windows, Mac OS and Linux.