Introduction
An Operating System (OS) is the backbone of a computer system. It acts as an interface between the user and hardware.
What is Operating System?
An OS is system software that manages hardware resources and provides services to applications.
Functions of OS
- Process management
- Memory management
- File system management
- Device control
Types of OS
- Batch OS
- Time-sharing OS
- Distributed OS
- Real-time OS
Examples
Windows, Linux, macOS
Conclusion
Operating systems make computers usable and efficient.