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The document discusses operating systems, including their functions like managing hardware and software, providing user interfaces, and handling input/output operations. It also covers topics like system software, the different types of operating systems, and what files and folders are.

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GIT-3rd Lesson-Note

The document discusses operating systems, including their functions like managing hardware and software, providing user interfaces, and handling input/output operations. It also covers topics like system software, the different types of operating systems, and what files and folders are.

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Operating Systems GIT | Lesson 03

- Operating Systems -

• A computer consisted of,


1. Hardware – Tangible Things
2. Software – Intangible Things
3. Firmware – Booting
4. Liveware – Users

• Software Classification.

• What is a system software?


A system software is designed to provide a platform for other software. It includes,
- Operating System
- Utility Software
- Language Translators

• What is an Operating System?


An operating system is a system software that manages computer hardware, software
resources, and provides common services for computer programs (Intermediator). It
also, acts as an interface between the end-user and hardware.
Ex: Windows, Linux, Ubuntu, etc

• Functions of operating system.


a) Manage the hardware and software of a computer
b) Provides a user interface
c) Handle Input/Output Operation
d) Resource Allocation

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Operating Systems GIT | Lesson 03

a) Manage the hardware and software of a computer


▪ Process Management
▪ Memory Management
▪ Device Management
▪ File Management
▪ Security Management
▪ Network Management

b) Provides a user interface


1. Command Line Interface (CLI)
Ex. DOS, CP/M, Apple DOS

2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)


Ex: Microsoft Windows, macOS, Ubuntu

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Operating Systems GIT | Lesson 03

• Categories of operating systems.


▪ Stand-alone operating systems
▪ Network operating systems (NOS)
▪ Embedded operating systems

- Files and Folders -

• What is a File?
- A document, song, picture or any other similar thing saved in a computer is
known as a File.
- A file consisted of 2 parts.
1. File Name : To identify the file
2. File Extension: To identify the software which the file was created

• What is a Folder?
- The place where we store files is known as a Folder.

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