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What is the primary goal of an operating system?
What is the primary goal of an operating system?
- To provide a user-friendly environment for users to interact with their computer systems. (correct)
- To manage peripheral devices such as printers and scanners.
- To provide network connectivity.
- To manage computer hardware resources.
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- An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs.
- It acts as an interface between the computer's hardware and software applications.
- The OS manages computer resources such as memory, disk space, and processing power.
- The primary goal of an operating system is to provide a user-friendly environment for users to interact with their computer systems.
- It includes providing a graphical user interface (GUI) that allows users to interact with their computer using a mouse and keyboard.
- The operating system also provides essential services to software applications running on the computer.
- These services include managing files and directories, providing network connectivity, and managing peripheral devices such as printers and scanners.
- Popular operating systems include Windows, macOS, and Linux.
- Each operating system has its own unique features and benefits.
- The operating system is a crucial component of any computer system.
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