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An operating system (OS) is a crucial integrated set of programs that manages computer resources and operations, functioning similarly to a manager in a manufacturing company. It serves as an interface between the user and the computer, ensuring efficient operation of applications, hardware, and peripherals. Key functions of an OS include loading itself into memory, managing the CPU, memory allocation, and controlling input/output devices.

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Operating System L-1

An operating system (OS) is a crucial integrated set of programs that manages computer resources and operations, functioning similarly to a manager in a manufacturing company. It serves as an interface between the user and the computer, ensuring efficient operation of applications, hardware, and peripherals. Key functions of an OS include loading itself into memory, managing the CPU, memory allocation, and controlling input/output devices.

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Computer

(Operating system)
Have you ever thought how production activities are
managed in a manufacturing company? There are
processes in manufacturing that transform raw
materials finished end product different departments
are responsible for the execution of their processes.

The manager of company acts as the supervisor who


manages the smooth functioning of the each
department and coordination among them. : Similarly,
in a computer an operating system works like the
manager which controls and manages the overall
working of the computer.

An operating system is an integrated set of programs


that manages various resources and the overall
operations of the computer. It is designed to support
the various activities of the comport in a systematic
manner.
The most commonly used operating systems are the
Microsoft windows (with several versions like windows
10, windows 8, etc.), Apple macOS and Ios, linux and
android.

Need of an operating system


An operating system is an interface between the user
and the computer. The prime objective of the
operating system is to improve the efficiency of a
computer system. It is also needed for-
1. Ensuring the smooth functioning of the various
peripherals attached.
2. Supervising the various processes and
applications of the computer and enabling them to
function in an efficient manner
3. Coordinating the different hardware and software
components of a computer system.
4. Managing computer’s memory.

Functions of an operating system


An operating system is an integral part of a computer
system .it manages various applications that run on a
computer and also helps in sharing computer
resources. The users interact with the operating
system through an interface- command user interface
(cui) or graphical user interface (GUI).
The operating system acts as an interface between
user’s applications and hardware components to yield
a meaningful result. Once the operating system is
loaded successfully, computer can now perform all its
tasks. Some of the functions of an operating system
(os) are explained below:

Loading itself in the Memory


The operating system has a specific feature
to load itself in the memory and manage CPU
to execute itself on its own this process of
loading the os into the main memory is
known as booting. We will learn more about
this it later in this chapter.

Processor Management
The management of the CPU (or a processor) by an
os is known as processor management. For example, in
multiprogramming system (i.e. a system where a number
of processes are carried out using a single CPU), the os
allocates the order and time for each process to run.
Memory Management
The programs that are to be executed are stored in
the main memory. Memory management refers to the
process of allocating memory to a program and
deallocating it when it is no longer required. This task is
performed by os.

Managing I/O Devices (Device Management)


One of the main functions of operating system is to
enable and control the input-output (I/O) devices such as
keyboard, mouse, printer, etc. attached to a computer
system.

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