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Components of the operating system

The operating system comprises a set of software packages that can be used to manage interactions with the hardware. The following elements are generally included in this set of software:

  • The kernel, which represents the operating system’s basic functions such as management of memory, processes, files, main inputs/outputs and communication functionalities.
  • The shell, allowing communication with the operating system via a control language, letting the user control the peripherals without knowing the characteristics of the hardware used, management of physical addresses, etc.
  • The file system, allowing files to be recorded in a tree structure.
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