Introduction to Operating Systems

The main purpose of an operating system is to make the computer system convenient to use and utilize computer hardware in an efficient manner.

It is important to shield programmers from the complexity of the hardware to enable them to focus on writing programs without having to be concerned about low-level hardware operations.

The operating system provides a layer of software on top of the hardware, managing all parts of the system and presenting the user with an interface or virtual machine that is easier to understand and program.

<p>The operating system manages one or more processors, main memory, clocks, terminals, disks, network interfaces, and other input/output devices in a modern computer system.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The primary objective of an operating system is to make the computer system convenient to use and utilize computer hardware in an efficient manner.</p> Signup and view all the answers