An operating system (OS) is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs.

What are the 3 basic components of an operating system?

An operating system has three main functions: (1) manage the computer’s resources, such as the central processing unit, memory, disk drives, and printers, (2) establish a user interface, and (3) execute and provide services for applications software.

What are the 4 types of operating system?

Following are the popular types of Operating System:

• Batch Operating System.
• Multitasking/Time Sharing OS.
• Multiprocessing OS.
• Real Time OS.
• Distributed OS.
• Network OS.
• Mobile OS.

22 февр. 2021 г.