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MUSHTAQ AHMAD
BS COMPUTER SCIENCE
Roll No : 27195
Assignment : Fundamentals of Computer
OPERATING SYSTEM TASKS
Operating systems are responsible for managing computer hardware and
software resources and providing a platform for running applications. Here are
some common tasks that operating systems perform:
1. Memory Management: Operating systems manage system
memory by allocating memory to different processes and
applications.
2. Process Management: The operating system manages and
controls the execution of processes and threads, ensuring
that they are properly scheduled and executed.
3. File management: The operating system provides a file
system for storing and organizing files, and it handles
tasks such as creating, deleting, and moving files.
4. Device management: The operating system manages access to system
devices such as printers, keyboards, and network interfaces. It also provides a
way for programs to interact with these devices. 5. Security: The operating
system provides mechanisms to control access to system resources and ensure
the integrity and confidentiality of data.
6. Networking: The operating system provides support for network protocols
and manages network connections. 7. User interface: The operating system
provides a user interface for interacting with the computer, such as a command
line or graphical user interface. 8. System administration: The operating
system provides tools and utilities for system administrators to manage and
monitor the system, such as performance monitoring and software updates.
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