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What is the main function of an operating system?
What is the relationship between an operating system and computer hardware?
What is one of the key characteristics of an operating system?
What is the primary role of an operating system in terms of computer programs?
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What is the main purpose of the operating system in terms of access control?
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Definition of an Operating System
- An operating system (OS) is a software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services to computer programs.
- It acts as an intermediary between computer hardware and user-level applications.
Key Characteristics:
- Hardware Management: OS manages and allocates computer hardware resources such as CPU, memory, and storage devices.
- Process Management: OS manages the creation, execution, and termination of processes (programs) running on the computer.
- Resource Allocation: OS manages the allocation and deallocation of system resources such as memory, I/O devices, and CPU time.
- Security: OS provides mechanisms for controlling access to computer resources and protecting against unauthorized access.
Types of Operating Systems:
- Single-User, Single-Tasking: MS-DOS
- Multi-User, Single-Tasking: Early Unix
- Multi-User, Multi-Tasking: Modern operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and macOS
作业系统定义
- 作业系统（OS）是管理计算机硬件资源并为计算机程序提供公共服务的软件。
作业系统关键特征
- 硬件管理：OS 管理和分配计算机硬件资源，如 CPU、内存和存储设备。
- 进程管理：OS 管理计算机上运行的进程（程序）的创建、执行和终止。
- 资源分配：OS 管理系统资源的分配和释放，如内存、I/O 设备和 CPU 时间。
- 安全：OS 提供了控制对计算机资源的访问和保护的机制，以防止未经授权的访问。
作业系统类型
- 单用户、单任务：MS-DOS
- 多用户、单任务：早期 Unix
- 多用户、多任务：现代操作系统，如 Windows、Linux 和 macOS
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Learn about the definition and key characteristics of an operating system, including hardware management and process management.
