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BASIC FUNCTIONS OF THE OS
3. Provide environment for software to function: An OS provides an
environment for software applications to function. An application software is
a specific software which is used to perform specific task. In GUI operating
systems such as Windows and mac OS, applications run within a consistent,
graphical desktop environment.
4. Provide structure for data management : An OS displays
structure/directories for data management. We can view file and folder
listings and manipulate on those files and folders like (move, copy, rename,
delete, and many others).
