Operating Systems

Operating Systems

1. Parts of an Operating System

   • User Interface
     • Directs What You See
     • Command Line
     • Graphical User Interface
   • Kernel
     • Loads/Unloads Applications
     • Schedules Tasks
     • Memory Management
     • File Management
     • Data Security
   • Device Drivers
     • Communicates with Devices
     • Details Kept in 'Registry'
   • System Utilities
     • Provides Basic Facilities
     • Print Spool

2. Types of Operating System

   • Single User, Single Application
     • One Person at a Time
     • One Task at a Time
   • Multi-User, Multi-Tasking
   • Networking Operating System
   • Batch Operating System
   • Real Time Operating System