OSs, Utility, & Networking

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Operating System (OS)

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Software that manages hardware and allows applications to run.

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User Interface

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The way the user interacts with the computer (GUI or CLI).

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Memory Management

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Controls how RAM is allocated to programs.

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Multitasking

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An OS running multiple programs at the same time.

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Peripheral Management

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Controls hardware devices (keyboard, printer, mouse).

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File Management

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Organising, storing, naming and accessing files.

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Device Driver

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Software that controls and communicates with hardware devices.

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Security Management

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Handles user accounts, passwords and permissions.

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Interrupt

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A signal requiring the CPU’s immediate attention.

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Interrupt Handler

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Code that deals with an interrupt request.