COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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A backspace button that you can press.
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Communication from you to the computer.
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A server that makes the keyboard work.
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Communication between your touchscreen and the speakers.
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Detailed explanation-1: -An operating system acts as a communication bridge (interface) between the user and computer hardware. The purpose of an operating system is to provide a platform on which a user can execute programs in a convenient and efficient manner.
Detailed explanation-2: -In order to communicate with the hardware devices, the OS uses drivers. Device drivers are program files that enable the OS to recognize the hardware device and its properties. Many of these drivers are built into the OS, but there are so many devices that not all of them may be available.
Detailed explanation-3: -The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.
Detailed explanation-4: -An operating system enables a person to communicate with a computer through the use of symbols, icons, visual metaphors, and pointing devices.
Detailed explanation-5: -Users interact indirectly through a collection of system programs that make up the operating system interface. The interface could be: A GUI, with icons and windows, etc. A command-line interface for running processes and scripts, browsing files in directories, etc.