Topic Content:
- Meaning of Operating System
Every computer must have an Operating System in order to run other programs. It is sometimes called O/S. When you switch on or press the computer power button, it first of all loads the O/S during the booting process. It checks all the components attached to the computer and more often than not, it displays an error message if there is a problem.
What is an Operating System?
An operating system, therefore, is the system software (program) that manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.
You are viewing an excerpt of this Topic. Subscribe Now to get Full Access to ALL this Subject's Topics and Quizzes for this Term!
Click on the button "Subscribe Now" below for Full Access!
Subscribe Now
Note: If you have Already Subscribed and you are seeing this message, it means you are logged out. Please Log In using the Login Button Below to Carry on Studying!
Responses