Operating Systems

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Across
  1. 5. A small program that often comes with the OS, which usually performs a task to help with the upkeep of the system.
  2. 6. The OS handles the communication to and from this, often using 5 Across.
  3. 8. This open source, Unix-like operating system was originally made by Linus Torvalds.
  4. 9. The OS manages this, ensuring enough is allocated to each application being used.
  5. 10. Pieces of software that allow an operating system to communicate with peripheral devices.
Down
  1. 1. A program that converts program code to machine code. Examples include compilers and interpreters.
  2. 2. This is the part of the operating system that allows the user and the computer to communicate with each other.
  3. 3. A series of the most widely used desktop operating systems, made by Microsoft.
  4. 4. This is the core part of the operating system, which manages 9 Across. It is the first part to be loaded into 2 Down.
  5. 7. This mobile OS is made by Google and its 3 Down is based on 8 Across.