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Functions of Operating System

An Operating System (OS) is essential system software that manages hardware and software resources, acting as a bridge between users and hardware. Key functions include process management, memory management, file management, device management, security, user interface management, I/O management, networking, error detection, and resource allocation. Each function plays a critical role in ensuring efficient operation and user interaction with the computer system.

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Functions of Operating System

An Operating System (OS) is essential system software that manages hardware and software resources, acting as a bridge between users and hardware. Key functions include process management, memory management, file management, device management, security, user interface management, I/O management, networking, error detection, and resource allocation. Each function plays a critical role in ensuring efficient operation and user interaction with the computer system.

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Functions of an Operating System

An Operating System (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software
resources and provides services for computer programs. It acts as a bridge between the user and
the hardware.

1. Process Management:
- Handles creation, scheduling, and termination of processes.
- Ensures fair CPU time for each process.
- Manages multitasking and synchronization.

2. Memory Management:
- Allocates and deallocates memory space.
- Prevents overlap between processes.
- Uses paging, segmentation, and virtual memory.

3. File Management:
- Manages files and directories.
- Handles file operations like creation, reading, and deletion.
- Examples: Windows File Explorer, Linux EXT4.

4. Device Management:
- Controls device communication via device drivers.
- Manages hardware sharing among processes.

5. Security and Protection:


- Protects data and system resources.
- Provides access control, passwords, and encryption.

6. User Interface (UI) Management:


- Provides interface for user interaction.
- Types: CLI (Command-Line Interface) and GUI (Graphical User Interface).

7. Input/Output (I/O) Management:


- Coordinates input and output devices.
- Uses buffering and caching for efficiency.

8. Networking:
- Manages communication between computers.
- Uses TCP/IP protocols for data transfer and sharing.

9. Error Detection and Handling:


- Detects and resolves system errors.
- Provides debugging tools and notifications.

10. Resource Allocation:


- Allocates CPU, memory, and I/O resources.
- Prevents resource conflicts and ensures efficiency.

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