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    The operating system controls hardware access, manages files and folders, provides a user interface, and manages applications. It allows users to interact with software, hardware, and other users. The four basic functions of an operating system are to control hardware access, manage files and folders, provide a user interface (either command-line or graphical), and manage applications by loading them into memory. Common desktop operating systems include various versions of Windows and Mac OSX.

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    The operating system controls hardware access, manages files and folders, provides a user interface, and manages applications. It allows users to interact with software, hardware, and other users. The four basic functions of an operating system are to control hardware access, manage files and folders, provide a user interface (either command-line or graphical), and manage applications by loading them into memory. Common desktop operating systems include various versions of Windows and Mac OSX.

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    The operating system controls hardware access, manages files and folders, provides a user interface, and manages applications. It allows users to interact with software, hardware, and other users. The four basic functions of an operating system are to control hardware access, manage files and folders, provide a user interface (either command-line or graphical), and manage applications by loading them into memory. Common desktop operating systems include various versions of Windows and Mac OSX.

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    Function of Operating

    System
    Modern Operating System

    Every computer relies on an
    operating system, because
    without it the user would not be
    able to interact with an
    application, hardware or
    peripheral device or another
    user.
    Four Basic Functions of an
    Operating System

    1. Control Hardware Access
    - this is the management
    between an application and a
    hardware device.
    Four Basic Functions of an
    Operating System

    2. Manage Files and Folders
    - a file system is created by the
    operating system, which is
    located in the hard disk drive, in
    order to allow data to be stored.
    Four Basic Functions of an
    Operating System

    3. User Interface
    - This allows the user to interact
    with both the software and
    hardware.
    Types of User Interfaces

    a. Command-Line Interface
    - The user interacts with the
    computer using a series of
    commands.
    Types of User Interfaces

    a. Command-Line Interface
    - The user interacts with the
    computer using a series of
    commands.
    b. Graphical User Interface
    - The user interacts with the
    computer through the use of menus,
    buttons and icons.
    Four Basic Functions of an
    Operating System

    4. Application Management
    - An application is located and
    loaded into the RAM by the
    operating system for it to be used or
    accessed by the user. The operating
    system makes sure that every
    application has sufficient system
    requirements.
    An Application Programming Interface
    (API)is a set of guidelines that ensures an
    application is compatible with an operating
    system. Examples of API

    a. Open graphics library 9openGL) –
    it is a cross-platform standard
    specification designed for
    multimedia graphics.
    b. DirectX – it is a library of APIs
    that are related to multimedia
    tasks designed to Microsoft
    windows
    Operating System Concepts

    1. Multiuser – the capability of
    having more than one user who
    can access the programs and
    files on a single computer.
    2. Multitasking – the capability of
    operating multiple applications
    simultaneously.
    Operating System Concepts

    3. Multiprocessing – the capability
    of having multiple processors that
    applications can share.
    4. Multithreading – the capability
    of multitasking in individual
    programs
    Common Modes of Operations:

    1. Real Mode
    2. Protected Mode
    3. Virtual Real Mode
    4. Compatibility Mode
    Common Desktop Operating
    Systems

    Desktop systems are intended for
    home and office use that involves
    a limited number of users,.
    Nowadays, various types of
    desktop operating systems are
    available.
    Desktop Operating Systems

    Windows 7 Starter
    Windows 7 Home Basic
    Windows 7 Home Premium
    Windows 7 Professional
    Windows 7 Enterprise
    Windows 7 Ultimate
    Desktop Operating Systems

    Windows 8
    Windows 8 Pro
    Windows 8 Enterprise
    Windows 8 RT (Runtime)
    Mac OSX 10.9 (Mavericks)
    Mac OSX 10.10

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