Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. Managed resources

   • Peripherals
     • Input/Output devices
       • Mouse
       • Keyboard
     • Drivers
   • Printing
     • Spooling
   • Backing store
   • File compression
   • Defragmentation
   • Memory
   • Processes
   • Security

2. Provide an Interface

   • GUI
     • Lots of information shown at once
     • Easy to learn
   • CLI
     • Easy to automate
     • Few system resources required
   • File management
     • Copy files
     • Move files
     • Delete files
     • Sort files
     • Search for files
   • System Settings
     • Volume adjustment
     • Adjusting screen resolution
     • Configuring secondary storage
     • enabling or disabling hardware
   • Multi-tasking
   • Error messages and support
   • Customisation
   • Task Management