Operating System

Concept
Dr. Pooja Kulkarni
Basics:

 What is OS according to You?

 Have You heard about OS?
 Examples of OS
 Does Electronic appliances like washing machine, tv, etc. have OS ?
 Introduction to Computer process and devices:
 Input Devices
 Memory (role in processing)
 Output Devices
 Where & Why OS is used?
 Middle layer between hardware & software
 Container to run other applications
 Ex: google chrome, MS office, paint, notepad
 Programming languages to execute main function
 Controller/ Supervise other resources

Importance of OS in current Era/ Industry

 Without OS we cannot do any operation on computer
What is Operating System(OS)

 An Operating System (OS) is a software that acts as an interface between computer hardware components
and the user.
 Every computer system must have at least one operating system to run other programs.
 Applications like Browsers, MS Office, Notepad Games, etc., need some environment to run and perform its
tasks.
 The OS helps you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer's
language.
 It is not possible for the user to use any computer or mobile device without having an operating system.