Operating systems

Operating systems

1. Different types

   • Off the shelf
     • This is where you can go to a shop and buy it for your computer
     • An advantage is that its easy to buy
     • A disadvantage is that it may cost a lot
   • Custom Written
     • Made for a specific company or user for their purposes

2. Examples

   • Anti-Virus
     • This protects your computer from viruses taht would else ruin your computer
       • Advantages
         • It works and it stops your computer from getting broke
       • Disadvantages

3. It allows the computer hardware to communicate with the computer software