opperating systems

opperating systems

1. 1. operating systems is a software that manages hardware

2. 2. the purpose of an operating systems is so it can help help hardware function

3. 3. Windows -ubuntu-mac os-ios-android

4. 4. The basic functions of an operating system are: Booting the computer. Performs basic computer tasks eg managing the various peripheral devices eg mouse, keyboard. Provides a user interface, e.g. command line, graphical user interface (GUI)

5. 5. booting is when the computer starts up and it gets all the things in the computer to work

6. 6. gui means graphic user interface.

   • advantages are; it can be user-friendly and speed up the user's work. - it can be more attractive for non-technical people. - in general, it looks more professional (but this does not mean it is always the best solution).
   • disadvanteges; - when it is not properly built, it can be very difficult to work with. - it generally requires more memory resources than a non-graphical one. - it might require the installation of additional software, e.g., the "runtime environment" in the case of java. - depending on the programmer, it might require more time to be implemented.