Overview
An operating system acts as an
intermediary between the user of a
computer and the computer hardware. The purpose of an operating
system is to provide an environment in which a user can execute
programs in a convenient and efficient manner.
An operating system is software that manages the computer hard-
ware. The hardware must provide appropriate mechanisms to ensure the
correct operation of the computer system and to prevent user programs
from interfering with the proper operation of the system.