System resource
Encyclopedia
A system resource is any part of a computer system, such as disk drive space, memory
capacity, or processor
time that might be used by a computer program
. This is allocated by operating system
so that programs can run efficiently.
Ram
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capacity, or processor
Central processing unit
The central processing unit is the portion of a computer system that carries out the instructions of a computer program, to perform the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output operations of the system. The CPU plays a role somewhat analogous to the brain in the computer. The term has been in...
time that might be used by a computer program
Computer program
A computer program is a sequence of instructions written to perform a specified task with a computer. A computer requires programs to function, typically executing the program's instructions in a central processor. The program has an executable form that the computer can use directly to execute...
. This is allocated by operating system
Operating system
An operating system is a set of programs that manage computer hardware resources and provide common services for application software. The operating system is the most important type of system software in a computer system...
so that programs can run efficiently.