How do input and output devices connected to a computer affect the operating system of a computer?
2007-03-27 14:57:42 · 3 answers · asked by robert f 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Monitors
Ummm by allowing you to see what it is doing and give it commands.
Duh...
2007-03-27 15:01:13 · answer #1 · answered by Jawapro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Basically think of the operating system as one big scheduler. As your are clicking the mouse, typing on the keyboard , printing something or running an application the operating system is the managing force behind performing the task you are requesting. As you give the operating system more tasks to do a priority gets assigned while the operating system is utilizing the hardware resources available....
2007-03-27 22:03:23 · answer #2 · answered by rjz17678 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL your "devices" are input and/or output devices. This includes Keyboard, Mouse, Hard drive, ROM chips, etc.
Without them, you have a pile of connected electronic parts that do NOTHING whatsoever!!!!!
2007-03-27 23:23:19 · answer #3 · answered by f100_supersabre 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋