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Unit 3

operating system (OS) – An operating system is a system software that manage


computer hardware and software resource and provide common services for computer
program.

Why do we need an operating system?


Resource management - the OS manage the computer hardware resources, such as the
CPU, memory, disk drive, and printers.

User interface (UI) – provides a user-friendly way to interact with the computer graphical
user interface (GUI), command line interface (CLI).

File management – organizes and manages data stored on disks.


Security – protects data and resources form unauthorized access.
Multitasking – allows multiple applications to run simultaneously.

Uses of operating system


personal use – desktops, laptops, and mobile devices.
Business use - server, workstations, and business applications

different type of operating system


1. Ubuntu (open source)
type – open-source operating system based on Linux.
key features -
free to use and distributed.
Strong security features.
Frequent updates and community support.
Suitable for servers, desktops, and cloud computing.
user interface – primarily uses the GNOME desktop environment.
2. Microsoft windows
type – this operating system developed by Microsoft.
key features -
widely used and supported.
Extensive software and hardware compatibility.
User friendly GUI.
Regular update and supported
user interface – GUI with start menu, taskbar, and window explorer.
3. Microsoft DOS (disk operating system) -
type – early OS by Microsoft (command line based)
key features -
simple and lightweight.
Operated through text commands.
Limited multitasking capabilities.
user interface – command line interface (CLI).

Commands of MS-DOS
1. Dir
Description – list the files and directories in the current directory.
Example – dir
2. cd
Description – change the current directory.
Example – cd foldername
3. copy
Description – copes files from one location to another location.
Example – copy file1.txt D:\backup\file1.txt
4. Del
Description – delete one or more files.
Example – del file1.txt
5. mkdir
Description – creates a new directory.
Example – mkdir newfolder
6. rmdir
Description – removes a directory
Example – rmdir oldfolder
7. ren
Description – renames a file or directory
Example – ren oldfile.txt newfile.txt
8. type
Description – displays the contents of a text file
Example – type file1.txt
9. format
Description – formats a disk for use with MS-DOS
Example – format C:
10. exit
Description – exits the command prompt
Example - exit

Commands of Ubuntu

1. Dir
Description – list the files and directories in the current directory.
Example – dir
2. cd
Description – change the current directory.
Example – cd foldername
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5. mkdir
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6. rmdir
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7. ren
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8. type
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9. format
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10. exit
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