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Kentrell Shillow
Kentrell Shillow

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Intro to Linux

Operating Systems- a software that acts as an interface between a user and a computer.
Functions of an Operating System

  • Command Interpretation:
  • Memory Management
  • Peripheral Management
  • Process Management

Types of Operating Systems
Single User Operating System is designed to be used by only one person or user at a time

  • Personal Computer(PC)
  • Microsoft Disk Operating System(MSDOS)

Multi-User Operating System are capable of running multiple programs concurrently and can share resources. A multi-user system can consists of a computer with several terminals connected to it.

  • Dumb Terminal
  • Smart Terminal

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