OPERATING SYSTEM
-AARNAV JAYDEN BALANI
WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM?
The operating system (OS) is an essential
program and is a type of system software that
a computer must have. It is stored on the hard
disk and provides the basic operating systems
use a graphical user interface or GUI. A GUI
lets you use your mouse to click icons,
buttons or menus and everything is clearly
displayed on the screen using using a
WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF AN
OPERATING SYSTEM?
There are various functions of an operating system:-
• It initializes the computer system.
• It manages all the hardware devices attached to the
CPU.
• It supervises the memory allocation.
• It controls the file handling system.
• It provides a platform to run the other software on
the computer.
SOME EXAMPLES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS
ARE :-
MS WINDOWS MAC OS X
LINUX
UBUNTU
WHAT ARE THE TWO TYPES OF
OPERATING SYSTEM?
There are two types of operating systems :-
Proprietary/Licensed OS – Proprietary software/OS refers to the
permission to use a particular software after accepting/signing
legal terms and paying the cost of using it. The software that
comes under this category can only be modified by the
company that owns this software.
Open source OS- Open source refers to a program or software
in which the source code is available to the general public for
use and also for modification from its original design,
absolutely free of charge.
MS WINDOWS
Microsoft created the Windows
operating in the mid-1980s. This is
proprietary/licensed software. Over
the years, there have been many
different version of windows, but the
most recent ones are Windows
11(released in 2021), Windows 10
(released in 2015), Windows 8
(2012), Windows 7 (2009) and
MAC OS X
Windows Vista (2007).
Mac OS is a line of operating systems
created by Apple. This is also
proprietary/licensed software which
comes pre-loaded on all new Macintosh
computers or Mac’s. All of the recent
versions are known as OS X.
LINUX
Linux is a family of the most used
open source operating systems. That
is developed using the open source
model, which means they can be
modified and distributed by anyone
around the world.
It can be downloaded from official
site: http://www.linux.org
UBUNTU
Ubuntu is a Linux based operating system that
can be used on desktops, laptops and servers.
This operating system includes a variety of
applications includes a variety of applications
including word processing, e-mail applications,
web server software and also programming tools.
Ubuntu is free of charge and can be downloaded
from its official site: http://www.ubuntu.com with
security updates
WHY IS WINDOWS CALLED A USER
FRIENDLY OPERATING SYSTEM?
• Microsoft Windows is a widely used operating system
developed by Microsoft, powering millions of
computers globally. It is available in several different
versions, including Windows 10, Windows 8, and
Windows 7, catering to both personal and
professional computing needs.
• Microsoft Windows stands out with its user-friendly
interface, ensuring effortless usability for users at
any skill level. It also comes with a wide range of
built-in tools and apps, including a web browser,
media player, and productivity software, making it a
