An operating systemThe software that manages the hardware and software resources in a computer system. is a collection (or suite) of programSequences of instructions for a computer. that manages and controls the computer. Operating systems have many functions:
controlling hardwareThe physical parts of a computer system, eg a graphics card, hard disk drive or CD drive. components
providing a platform for softwareThe programs, applications and data in a computer system. Any parts of a computer system that aren't physical. to run on
providing a user interfaceThe means by which a user interacts with a computer or device.
multitaskingIn computing, running more than one program simultaneously. facilities
managing the computer's memoryThe part of a computer that stores data.
managing peripheralA piece of hardware that connects to a computer, eg a mouse, keyboard, printer or scanner.
managing fileAnything you save. It could be a document, a piece of music, a collection of data or something else.
