#1 Download
computer science & engineering books
free #2 Display your sponsored posts here. Reach 20,000+ students. Contact: info[at]cpentalk.com for quote #3 Take the
Ultimate Trivia Quiz.
See where you rank globally.
Login
Remember
Register
Questions
Hot!
Unanswered
Categories
Ask a Question
Trivia Quiz
Download Books
Ask a Question
What is an operating system?
+1
vote
asked
in
Computer Architecture
by
anonymous
Your answer
Help us make this a great place for discussion by always working to provide accurate answers.
Email me at this address if my answer is selected or commented on:
Email me if my answer is selected or commented on
Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.
1
Answer
0
votes
answered
by
(user.guest)
Best answer
An operating system is an interface between the user and computer hardware. It simplifies the operations to be performed by the user.
Your comment on this answer:
Improve the existing answer with your comment.
Email me at this address if a comment is added after mine:
Email me if a comment is added after mine
Privacy: Your email address will only be used for sending these notifications.
Related questions
+2
votes
1
answer
What is the purpose of swapping in an Operating System?
asked
in
Computer Architecture
by
anonymous
+1
vote
1
answer
What is an operating system?
asked
in
Computer Architecture
by
anonymous
+1
vote
1
answer
Why is the User mode and Kernel mode both needed in an Operating System
asked
in
Compilers & Operating Systems
by
anonymous
+1
vote
1
answer
By means of suitable diagram, show how a CPU chip is interconnected to an I/O and a main memory in a simple Von Newman computer design bus system
asked
in
Computer Architecture
by
anonymous
0
votes
1
answer
From a service perspective, what is an important difference between a symmetric-key system and a public-key system?
asked
in
Computer Networks
by
(user.guest)
0
votes
1
answer
What is meant by an area in an OSPF autonomous system? Why was the concept of an area introduced?
asked
in
Computer Networks
by
(user.guest)
+3
votes
1
answer
Under what circumstances might an organization decide to scrap a system when the system assessment suggests that it is of high quality and high business value?
asked
in
Software Engineering
by
anonymous
+1
vote
1
answer
Under what circumstances might an organization decide to scrap a system when the system assessment suggests that it is of high quality and high business value?
asked
in
Software Engineering
by
anonymous
+1
vote
1
answer
What is an embedded system?
asked
in
Hardware Systems & Electronics
by
anonymous
+3
votes
1
answer
What is an Instruction Set?
asked
in
Computer Architecture
by
anonymous
Welcome to
CPEN Talk
Solution-oriented students of
computer engineering
on one platform to get you that
ONE SOLUTION
Chuck Norris's keyboard has the Any key.
...
