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How operating systems manage resources and software choices
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Computer Science · Medium
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What you'll learn
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- 1An operating system provides a user interface, manages hardware resources, runs security features and provides a platform for other software to run on top of it.
- 2Process management involves scheduling, where the operating system decides which process gets CPU time next, often switching quickly between tasks to create the impression that many programs run simultaneously.
- 3File management systems organise data using file paths, permissions and access rights, so that different users can be allowed or restricted from viewing or editing particular files.
- 4Choosing between open source and proprietary software involves weighing cost, support, customisation and security, since open source is often free and customisable while proprietary software often comes with dedicated support.
- 5Software licences vary, for example a single user licence allows one person to use the software, while a site licence allows an organisation to install it on many computers, and updates should be tested and applied to keep systems secure and compatible.
Question mix
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