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OPERATING SYSTEM

OPERATING SYSTEM
Is a computer program that acts as an
intermediary between the user and
computer hardware.
An operating system is a collection of
programs that integrate the hardware
resources of the computer and make the
resources available to the user.

An operating system (OS) is


software that manages computer
hardware and software resources
and provides common services
for computer programs. The
operating system is an
essential component of the
system software in a computer
system. Application programs
usually require an operating
system to function.

OPERATING SYSTEM
HARDWARE

Application
software

USER

All Tangible devices that provide the


computing means.

Are designed to perfrom specific data


processing/computational tasks for the user.

Which are people who used the computer.

OPERATING SYSTEM
USER
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
A/S

COMPUTER
SYSTEM
COMPONENTS

OPERATING
SYSTEM

OS

HARDWARE

HARDWARE

OPERATING SYSTEM

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