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What is the role of an Operating System?
Acts as an intermediate layer between user and hardware devices, provides interface for operations on hardware devices
How is the kernel defined in relation to an Operating System?
The one program running at all times on the computer
What is the importance of an Operating System for shared computers like mainframes?
Must keep all users happy by managing shared resources efficiently
Describe the characteristics of handheld computers in terms of resource optimization.
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What type of computers may have little to no user interface?
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How is an Operating System described in the context of ordering it from a vendor?
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