Operating Systems Flashcards by Kallum Singh | Brainscape

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What are the key functions of operating systems?

A

Use drivers to communicate with internal and external hardware
Provides a user interface for the user to interact with the computer (GUI or CLI)
File and disk management
User account control
Mimics multi-tasking (manages CPU, memory and storage)

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What is a single user operating system?

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For use by one system

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What is a multi-user operating system?

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For use by multiple systems through one network

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