Introductiontoos - OS
Introductiontoos - OS
Introductiontoos - OS
JEYARANI PERIASAMY
What is an OperatingSystem??
An operating system is a program that manages a
computer’s hardware. It also provides abasis for
application programs and acts as an intermediary between
the computer user and the computerhardware.
• OS is a resource allocator
• Manages all resources
• Decides between conflicting requests for efficient and fair
resource use
• OS is a control program
• Controls execution of programs to prevent errors and improper use
of the computer
Definition of OS