Understanding Operating Systems: Fundamentals
Topics:- 1)Definition and purpose of operating systems • 2) Historical overview and evolution of operating systems • 3)Role of an operating system in managing hardware resources 4) Basic operating system principles 5) Overview of operating system components: kernel, shell, system utilities, 6)Types of operating system structures: monolithic, microkernel, hybrid 7)Layered architecture of operating systems. what is operating system? An operating system (OS) is the core software that manages a computer's hardware and provides a platform for running applications. It acts as a bridge between the hardware and the user, controlling and allocating resources like memory, storage, and input/output devices. User Interface The OS provides a user interface, whether graphical or command-line, allowing users to interact with the computer. The purpose of an operating system is to provide an environment in which a user can ...