The Role of the Operating System (Grade 12 NSC Matric Computer Application Technology): Flashcards

System software bridging user & hardware, controls components

Starting computer, providing UI, managing programmes

Sequence transforming computer from off to fully functional

Graphical User Interface

Pointer, icons, windows, menus, scroll bars, buttons

For home/private use, one person at a time (Windows, MacOS)

Unix and Linux - allow multiple simultaneous users

Running multiple processes/programmes simultaneously

Shows running tasks, memory & CPU usage; can force-end apps

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