1. Chapter 4

3. CONCEPT OF THE OPERATING SYSTEM

4. MANAGING ESSENTIAL FILE OPERATIONS

5. CONFIGURING AND CONTROLLING PERIPHERAL DEVICES Configuring and controlling computer components and attached devices is a major function of the operating system. Included with a computer’s operating system are small programs called drivers.

6. Providing a User Interface All computer systems contains a user interface. The interface controls the communication between the software and the user. Providing a User Interface All computer systems contains a user interface. The interface controls the communication between the software and the user.