Computer Applications
The operating system of a computer is :
- Hardware which helps to manage the computer system
- Software which helps to manage the computer system
- Hardware which creates programs for use by the computer system
- Software which creates programs for use by the computer system
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Software which helps to manage the computer system
Reason — An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources, provide services to software applications, and act as an intermediary between hardware and software, ensuring proper execution and functioning of the computer.
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