overview Flashcards
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what is a system?
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A system is a collection of various components
2
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What is programming?
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Programming is the activity of designing and implementing programs
3
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application software
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programs used to solve a problem using the computer as an instrument
4
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system software
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supports the operation of the computer, such as interfacing between the hardware and application software
5
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what is an operating system?
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the OS is a special program that resides between the computer hardware and application software
6
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composition of linux OS
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kernel, shell, applications
7
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what are system calls?
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system calls provide the interface between a running program and the operating system
