Banks, Adrian CPT 304 Week 5 OS Theory Concept Map
Describe features of contemporary operating systems and their structures. Modern operating systems handle many different processes and procedures. It manages any inputs or output via I/O devices like keyboard, mice, hard drives, network connections, and monitors. It facilitates the communication of all these devices, so they work with each other to create a smooth user experience. An OS provides resource allocation, which not only allows the hardware to work together but as effectively as possible to get the best performance possible. The OS also includes file systems to organize and control your information and how it is saved. The operating system also provides the user with a secure basis for all these interactions to take place. This means built-in security at the language level and tools like domain security to keep all the user's info safe and where they want it. Discuss how operating systems enable processes to share and exchange information. ...
