meaning and example af operating system
2007-05-12 17:33:12 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Computers & Internet ➔ Software
An operating system (OS) is software that manages the hardware and software resources of a computer to allow users and programs to make use of it. Examples of an operating system is Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mac OS X, and Linux.
2007-05-12 17:41:23 · answer #1 · answered by la_lakers_24@sbcglobal.net 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The main set of programs that run a computer. The operating system runs all the other programs by performing basic tasks, like recognizing input from the keyboard, mouse, CD/DVD or game controller, sending output to the display screen, printer, speakers, etc. It is also the traffic manager that keeps track of everything that is going on and lets each task have processing time.
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2007-05-12 19:22:36 · answer #2 · answered by Rob Nock 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
" An operating system (OS) is a set of computer programs that manage the hardware and software resources of a computer. An operating system processes raw system and user input and responds by allocating and managing tasks and internal system resources as a service to users and programs of the system. "
An example would be Windows 3.11, Windows XP, Linux Slax, Mac OS X, etc.
2007-05-12 17:46:01 · answer #3 · answered by Tosh 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
An operating system is a program, so to speak, that manages the hardware (the tangible parts of your computer: hard drive, power supply, CD drive, etc.) with the software (programs: Firefox, iTunes, Microsoft Word), input/output (e.g. keyboard, mouse, joystick, etc.), and creates an user-friendly GUI (Graphics User Interface) environment.
Examples: Microsoft's Windows series (3.1, 95, 98, ME, XP, Vista), Apple's MacOS, Unix and its derivatives.
2007-05-12 17:42:14 · answer #4 · answered by Gotlactose 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Windows is an operating system.
Word is a word-processing program.
When you type a document in Word, Windows interprets your keystrokes and makes them follow your wishes/commands.
It is similar to your brain in that it governs every move, but dissimilar in that it cannot deviate from your commands. If you issue the wrong command, Windows will carry it out!
2007-05-12 17:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by TheHumbleOne 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, the Navy and Marine Corps would stomp on them. Especially if they had to hold this fight anywhere besides the Continential US. The only way to move masses of tanks and other vehicles is by ship. We'd wipe out the airborne guys before the Air Force managed to move 1 army armored battalion.
2016-05-17 04:44:47 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
operating system is a program that makes a computer usable to a consumer
examples: windows xp, windows vista,
2007-05-12 17:38:40 · answer #7 · answered by Rudy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋