Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. Functions

   • Interface
     • Provides a visual representation to make it easy for
   • Manages the CPU
     • Runs applications and executes tasks
   • Multi-Tasks
     • Allows multiple aplications to run at one time
   • Manages Memory
     • Keeps track of memory usage, transfers programs into and out of memory
   • Manages Peripherals
     • Opens, closes and writes to peripheral devices
   • Organises
     • Creates a file system to organise files
   • Security
     • Provides security through user accounts and passwords
   • Utilities
     • Provides tools for managing and organising hardware

2. GUI Common Features

   • Ability to connect to the internet
   • Big Block Tiles
   • Passwords
   • Menus
   • VIisual Screen