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What is an operating system?
What is an operating system?
An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.
What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?
What is the role of time-sharing operating systems?
Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, peripherals, and other resources.
How does the operating system act as an intermediary between programs and computer hardware?
How does the operating system act as an intermediary between programs and computer hardware?
For hardware functions such as input and output and memory allocation, the operating system acts as an intermediary between programs and the computer hardware.
Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
Which operating system holds the dominant market share in the personal computer market as of September 2023?
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Which operating system has the largest share in the mobile sector as of September 2023?
Which operating system has the largest share in the mobile sector as of September 2023?
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