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QUESTION NO 1:
OPERARTING SYSYTEM
An operating system (OS) is the program that, after being initially loaded
into the computer by a boot program, manages all of the other application
programs in a computer.
It
run programs
Manage hardware devices
Organized file storage
QUESTION NO 2:
They are v ery fast, build into a device,respond quickly to the inputs.
Real-time operating system is an operating system intended to serve real
time application that process data as it comes in, mostly without buffer
delay. The full form of RTOS is Real time operating system.
QUESTION NO 3:
GUI
Graphic user interface
Most commonly used interface such as windows,KDE
Uses mouse as a controller
Dekstop metaphor
It enables the user to coomunicate with a computer through the use of
symbols,visual metaphors etc
QUESTION NO 4:
The File System is one of the most important parts of the OS to a user
Desirable properties of files:
Long-term existence
• files are stored on disk or other secondary storage and do not disappear
when a user logs off
Sharable between processes
• files have names and can have associated access permissions that permit
controlled sharing
Structure
• files can be organized into hierarchical or more complex structure to
reflect the relationships
among files
QUESTION NO 5:
FIREWALL:
Firewall enhancies the operating system,