, Introduction to OS
• Components of a Modern computer
• One or more processors
• Main memory (RAM)
• Disks (ROM)
• Printers
• Keyboards
• Monitors
• Network interfaces etc.
,• Managing these devices by individual user is
an extremely difficult task.
• This task is given to a software module known
as Operating System (OS).
• It provides a simple and user friendly interface
to users.
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