what is exact definition of operating system?

Answer Posted / saurabh

NOTE:- os is an interface between user and hardware is not totally CORRECT defination,,,,,,my GATE TEACHER (MR NILAY KHARE SIR)IITIAN HAS GAVE ME 100% CORRECT DEFINATION........

:CORRECT DEFINATION IS GIVEN BELOW:-

OS IS AN INTERFACE BETWEEN USER AND COMPUTER RESOURCES(ie.HARWARE,SOFTWARE,DATA)

S,those who posted interface between user and hardware is not fully correct.so if you say my defination to an interviewer then interviewer will definatally impressed by you.

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