Operating system

Operating system (OS) is the programme that is used to manage the resources of a hardware and software of computing devices like computers, the web serves, smartwatches and smartphones.

It can be called a platform that creates a connection between the user and the hardware.

What are the most common OS?

• Microsoft Windows
• Apple macOS
• Linux
• Android and
• Apple’s iOS

What are the functions of OS?

• operate the resources of the computer
• make ease for users to understand and interact with computers
• provide services for applications software
• manages disk drives, printer, and memory of the computer
• processing, memory and device management
• provides security
• error detecting aids

What are the types of OS?

• Time-sharing operating systems: UNIX, Windows NT Server
• Distributed operating systems: Solaris
• Multi-Programmed operating systems: Windows O/S
• Network operating systems: Windows Server 2003,2008
• Real-Time operating systems (RTOS): PSOS, VRT