4. User/aplication programs
Programs used hy the users to perform
a task
system program
an interface between user and computer
Driver programs
communicate I/O devices with computer
7. A COLLECTION OF PROGRAM WHICH
CONTROL THE RESOURCES OF A
COMPUTER SYSTEM
WRITTEN IN LOW-LEVEL LANGUAGES.
AN INTERFACE BETWEEN THE USERS
AND HARDWARE.
WHEN THE COMPUTER IS ON, OS WILL
FIRST LOAD INTO THE MAIN MEMORY.
9. BEST USE OF THE COMPUTER RESOURSES
PROVIDE A BACKGROUND FOR USER,S
PROGRAME TO EXECUTE.
DIOSPLAY AND DEAL WITH ERRORS
CONTROL THE SELECTION AND OPERATION
OF THE PEIPHERALS
ACT AS A COMMUNICATION LINK BETWEEN
USERS.
SYSTEM PROTECTION.
11. WINDOW. Used in ibm compatible
microcomputers
UNIX. Multi-user, multi-tasking OS
used in minicomputers and
microcomputers
VAC/VMS. Used in DEC’s VAX SERIES
of minicomputers.