1.3 Windows Basics

Operating System

A set of programs that acts as an interface between the applications that are running on a computer and the computer's hardware

Application

A subclass computer program designed for end users

Driver

A type of computer program that enables the operating system to interact with hardware devices

Multithreading

Ability to run multiple parts of an application simultaneously

Multitasking

The ability to run multiple programs at the same time

Multiprocessing

The ability to use multiple processing devices

Kernel

The core of the operating system that is loaded into memory when the system boots up

Utilities

The features or programs included with an operating system that perform system-related tasks

Interface

What allows the user to interact with the kernel and the utilities