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An operating system ( OS) is system software that manages computer hardware and software resources, and provides common services for computer programs . Time-sharing operating systems schedule tasks for efficient use of the system and may also include accounting software for cost allocation of processor time, mass storage, peripherals, and ...
System software was usually supplied by the manufacturer of the computer hardware and was intended to be used by most or all users of that system. Many operating systems come pre-packaged with basic application software. Such software is not considered system software when it can be uninstalled without affecting the functioning of other ...
USU (operating system) USU linux (Bulgarian: УСУ; Учи Свободен с Убунту) is a Bulgarian open-source desktop operating system built around the KDE desktop environment and based on the popular free Linux distribution, Ubuntu .
An embedded system is a computer system —a combination of a computer processor, computer memory, and input/output peripheral devices—that has a dedicated function within a larger mechanical or electronic system. [ 1][ 2] It is embedded as part of a complete device often including electrical or electronic hardware and mechanical parts.
Application software. An application program ( software application, or application, or app for short) is a computer program designed to carry out a specific task other than one relating to the operation of the computer itself, [ 1] typically to be used by end-users. [ 2] Word processors, media players, and accounting software are examples.
Open systems have input and output flows, representing exchanges of matter, energy or information with its surroundings. An open system is a system that has external interactions. Such interactions can take the form of information, energy, or material transfers into or out of the system boundary, depending on the discipline which defines the ...
Utility software. Utility software is a program specifically designed to help manage and tune system or application software. [ 1] It is used to support the computer infrastructure - in contrast to application software, which is aimed at directly performing tasks that benefit ordinary users. However, utilities often form part of the application ...
An Embedded Operating System (EOS) is an operating system designed specifically for embedded computer systems. These systems aim to enhance functionality and reliability to perform dedicated tasks. [ 1] When the multitasking method employed allows for timely task execution, such an OS may qualify as a real-time operating system (RTOS).