The main function of a computer operating system is for it to act as an interface between your computer and the real world. It is the core software component of the computer. Operating system functions include processor management, memory management, input/output management, file management and interpretation of commands and instructions. Examples of operating systems include Windows Xp, Windows
. Vista, Darwin, and Linux. For more information on operating systems visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system.
