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Operating Systems Definition and Resources under operating systems control Detiniton ‘An operating system is a program that contros the execution of user applications and enebies the user to access the hardware and software resources ofthe computer. Examples of operating systems are Windows, Linux, Ms005, Android and 10S arrong others. Resources under operating systems control a) The processor - The operating system arranges the tasks according to priority and has the ability to stop a particular task to allow the processor to service another one. by Maln memory (RAM) - The operating system datermines wnicn task wil remain in memory awating for ‘exzcution and wich one will be sent back o secondary storage co wat. ‘@ Input and ourput devices and ports -The operaung system contol all dats Input and information output tasks, ) Secondary storage devices - The oparsting system mangas the storage and retrieval of data on sacondary storage devices. ©) Communication devices and ports ~The operating system controls the overall communicaton process between verious tasks and computers. Functions of an operating system allob scheduling - The OS determines which task will be processed first. bb) Resource control and allocation - The OS determines which task uses a particular resource and at what time, ‘This prevents competition for resources. ‘Input and ourpur nandling The OS coordinates between the various VO and otner peripnersl devices such a5 auxiliary storage devices.

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