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What is an operating system (OS)?
A collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs
What are the important activities that an Operating System performs?
Security and error detection
What does Steve Ballmer's quote 'COMPUTER SCIENCE IS THE OPERATING SYSTEM FOR ALL THE INNOVATION' imply?
Computer science is fundamental for driving innovation
What tasks does an operating system perform?
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Why is learning about operating systems important?
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What is the function of the long-term scheduler?
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What is the role of the short-term scheduler?
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What is the primary function of the medium-term scheduler?
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What is swapping in the context of CPU scheduling?
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What role does the dispatcher play in CPU scheduling?
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