It merely controls resources. Both hardware and software. Acting as a layer of Abstraction between the User.
Operating System
Standalone Operating System
The "kernel".
System software
A computer's operating system can be compared to an executive manager; it manages all of the hardware and software. It allows the user to access and modify files, use external devices, and run software.
Operating System
Standalone Operating System
Operating system
The "kernel".
System software
Operating System's kernel
operating system
That program is called the Operating System.
A computer's operating system can be compared to an executive manager; it manages all of the hardware and software. It allows the user to access and modify files, use external devices, and run software.
The platform.
sometimes is called a platform
booting