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The operating system detecting a newly connected device and setting up the software needed to use it.
A list of jobs waiting to be processed by a device, such as documents waiting to be printed.
Software for a device must be written for the operating system it will be used with.
A small program that translates the operating system's instructions into commands that a specific piece of hardware understands.
The operating system telling the user when a device goes wrong, such as a printer jamming.
The operating system function that controls communication with devices and sends data to the right program or device.
A newer version of a device's software released by the manufacturer to fix problems or improve performance.
A device connected to a computer that is not part of the CPU or main memory.
Two programs using the same hardware at once, mixing their data, which the operating system prevents.