Before learning the importance of Operating System.
We must know first what is an Operating
.system? It is the program that is being initially loaded mostly pre-loaded into the computer It is the most important software that runs on a computer because it manages the computer's memory and processes and all of its software and hardware. It makes the computer easier to use and understand. Microsoft Windows and Mac OS are an example of Operating Systems for computers. Without an operating system, a computer is useless. There are Operating Systems available for Mobile devices as well, such as phones, tablet computers, and MP3 players. Examples of mobile operating systems include Apple iOS and Google Android. It may not be able run multiple programs at the same time like for the computers but It .does its job The following are some of the importance of an Operating System; First, it provides the interface between the users and hardware. It provides various menus, buttons, icons, and more for easy navigation. In short it is responsible for controlling and manipulating all computer functions. Second, it allows the best features such as “Plug and play”, it means there is no need for any drivers in using devices like mouse, keyboard, printer and more. Lastly, it provides the assistance for managing all the input and output devices of computer system. It also helps in the transformation of all programs into process of executing the instructions, and it is responsible for synchronizing of all process, so you simply click some buttons and icons and he operating will show you what you are trying to open even without knowing the computer language. It is responsible for running multiple programs on its own.
An Operating System is indeed very important for most of the gadgets that we use especially in this technological-era. It made and will continue to make our daily task to be done efficiently.