operating systems

operating systems

1. purpose

   • An operating system (OS) is software that manages computer hardware and software resources and provides common services for computer programs.

2. definition

   • the low level software that supports a computers basic functions

3. functions

   • manages the hardware and software
   • file management
   • boots the computer
   • provides a user interface

4. GUI

   • graphical user interface
   • provides a way for humans to interact with computers
     • which uses menus and icons that can be manipulated by a mouse
       • is what you see on screen

5. CLI

   • (CLI) is a type of human-computer interface (i.e., a way for humans to interact with computers) that relies solely on textual input and output.
   • A command line interface