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OS Unit1 Introduction

An Operating System (OS) is system software that serves as an interface between users and hardware, managing resources and providing services for applications. Key functions include process, memory, file, and device management, while types of OS include batch, multitasking, and real-time systems. Advantages of OS encompass ease of use and efficient resource management, whereas disadvantages include cost and vulnerability to malware.

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OS Unit1 Introduction

An Operating System (OS) is system software that serves as an interface between users and hardware, managing resources and providing services for applications. Key functions include process, memory, file, and device management, while types of OS include batch, multitasking, and real-time systems. Advantages of OS encompass ease of use and efficient resource management, whereas disadvantages include cost and vulnerability to malware.

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Operating System (OS) – Unit 1: Introduction

Definition: Operating System (OS) is a system software that acts as an interface between the user
and hardware. It manages hardware resources and provides services for application software.

Objectives of OS: Execute user programs, make system easy to use, use hardware efficiently,
provide security.

Functions of OS: Process Management, Memory Management, File Management, Device


Management, Security & Protection, User Interface.

Diagram: Structure of Computer System

Types of OS: Batch, Multiprogramming, Multitasking, Time-Sharing, Real-Time.

OS Services: Program execution, I/O operations, File manipulation, Communication, Error


detection, Resource allocation.

Interfaces of OS: CLI (Command Line), GUI (Graphical).

Advantages: Easy interaction, efficient resource use, multitasking, security.

Disadvantages: Expensive, vulnerable to malware, complex to maintain.

Important Questions: Define OS, Write four functions, Draw structure diagram, Differentiate CLI
vs GUI, Write pros & cons.

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