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Introduction to Operating System (OS)

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Form 1 OPERATING SYSTEMS

Introduction to computers Is a software that acts as an interface between the user, application software and the computer hardware

Operating System EXAPMLE OF OPERATING SYSTEM

The Computer System 1. Microsoft Disk operating system ( Ms DOS)

2. Windows ( 98, 2000, XP, vista)
FORM 2 3. Linux
4. Unix
Form 3
PARTS OF OPERATING SYSTEM
Form 4
1. Shell – it is the outer part of an operating system and it is responsible of interacting with the operating system
Geography 2. Kernel – Responsible for managing and controlling computer resources such as the processor, main memory, storage
devices, input devices, output devices and communication devices

RESOURCE UNER THE OPERATING SYSTEM CONTROL

History
The processor
Main memory
Input/Output Device
Secondary storage devices
Communication devices and ports

FUNCTIONS OF OPERATING SYSTEM

1. Job scheduling

– it is the process of the operating system to keep list of jobs currently being run by the computer and clocking them in and out
of the processor.

1. Interrupt handling

It is a break from the normal sequential processing of instructions in a program

1. Resource control and allocation

It is situation where the processor gives a computer resources a unique number called interrupt number so that it can be
able to recognize and prioritize it.

1. Memory Management

It is where the operating system constantly assigns main memory storage partitions to data an instructions

1. Error handling

It is a situation whereby an operating system alerts the user of errors that arises in ease of illegal operations, hardware or
software failure.

1. Input/output handling

NOTE

What is interrupt request?

Is a unique number that is given to a resource for identi cation purposes

What is the importance of interrupt computer

To enable urgent tasks/ processes to b given the rst priority during program execution

What is virtual memory

Part of the hard disk that acts as maim memory

Operating system organizes the main memory in blocks called page frames. The processes are divided into partitions that
can t in a page. The operatind system swaps these pages between the main memory and the hard disk. The part of the
hard disk where these pages are held in the virtual memory.

What is a deadlock

Is where a particular task holds a resourcs and refuses to release it for othe tasks to use.

CLASSIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM

They are classi ed into three ways/types:-

1. According to the number of tasks handled concurrently

2. Single task – one task is operated at a any given time
3. Multi-Task – More than one task is processed apparently simultaneously

1. According to the number of users

2. Single user – Single (One) user operates a computer at any given time
3. Multi user – More than one user can operate the computer at the same time

1. Human computer interface / G U I

Interaction between the computer and the user.

1. Command line – The user types the commands at the command prompt to activate them by pressing the enter key

Advantages

Fast in operation by experienced users

exible
Use Less memory
Don’t require expensive hardware

Disadvantages

- Hard to learn and understand

- Not user friendly

- If you mistype or forgot the syntax of writing the command, you cannot operate it

- Di cult to learn

- Di cult to move information from one application to another

- Di cult to design and produce printed reports

- Do not support multi-users and multi-task

1. Menu driven – The user is provided with a list of menu to choose from

Advantages

More user friendly than command line

More easier to learn and understand
Eliminates the problem of forgetting the syntax of command since commands are provided for you

Disadvantages

Slow to operate
Not exible

1. Graphical User Interface(GUI) – The user interacts with the computer using icons and menus and select them using
pointer

Advantages

- It is easy to learn and operate

- They make it easy to exchange information between application

- Reduce the user training time and cost due to their inform mode of operation

- It is more user friendly

- Supports multi user and multi task

Disadvantages

Cost of GUI supporting hardware is higher

Many objects on the GUI confuse new computer users
- Require faster processors that are more expensive

WINDOW as used in operating system

Is a rectangular object created on a screen by operating system to contain input or output data for a particular program

PROPERTIES OF A WINDOW

Title bar
Display/ working area
Horizontal and vertical scrolls bars
Menu bars
Status bar
Tool bar

TYPES OF MENUS

1. Pop up menu
2. Pop down menu
3. Sub menu( Cascading/ Side kick menu)

COMPUTER FILES

Are classi es into types :-

1. System Files

Are les that contain information that is critical to the operations of the computer

1. Application Files

Are les that holds programs or application les

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