Operating System

OPERATINGSYSTEM

OS is used to
Coordinatesand monitor ALL activities/ performances among computer hardware resources.
Run several programes at a time. (e.g: Games, Musics, Microsoft Offices etc.)
Provide file management and other utilities.
Store memory – Non-Volatile memory

Monitor, asses and report information about programs, system resources and devices.
Provide users interfaces
Administer security

Famous OS
Macintosh (Apple)
Unix
Window Microsoft

OS: Booting System
BS is the process of starting or restarting a computer
Warm Boot : Restarting PC that is switched on.

Cold Boot:

Switch on the PC
Example of warm boot

OS: Booting System
BS contains BOOT DISK
- Contains system files that will start PC when PC cannot switched on.
BOOT DISK = Recovery Disk
*loss of boot disk will jeopardize the whole PC. Never ever lose it.*

OS: Graphical User Interface (GUI)
means users like us, interact with menus and visual images such as in the photos.

OS: MULTITASKING
Running 2 or more programs at the same time.
- Foreground shows the prog. you are
currently using.
- Background shows the prog. that are running but not in use.

OS: Internet Connection
Guides users through setting up connection between PC and Internet service provider.

OS: Monitor Performances
- It overlooks the performances done by users.
- It checks the processes occurring at that time.
- It assesses information about the programs and devices.

OS: Network OS
Allow users to share resources.
Watches over the security by providing password or user name

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