An Operating System is a set of programs designed internally
to provide an interface to the user and an environment to work on. The
following are the basic functions of an Operating System.
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Processor Management
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Memory Management
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File and IO Management
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Peripheral Management
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Command Interpretation
An Operating System acts as manager of resources and controls
the functioning of various components of the system. It is responsible for the
proper operation of the Input Output devices in the computer system.