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                           Operating System













                     Goal Glimpse

                         What is an Operating System?                    Why Do We Need an Operating System?

                         Functions of an Operating System                Types of Operating Systems
                         What is a User Interface?                       A Comparison Between CUI and GUI




                 A computer system is made up of two main parts: hardware and software. If either one is missing,
                 the computer won't work properly. Hardware includes the physical parts of the computer that
                 we can see and touch, like the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Software is a set of instructions
                 or programs that tell the computer what to do. Both hardware and software need each other to
                 make the computer work well.

                 Software can be split into two main types:
                    System Software:  Refers to  software  that  manages  and  controls
                    the  computer’s  hardware  and  software  resources.  It  ensures  that
                    the computer runs smoothly and that other programs can operate
                    effectively. Some examples of system  software include Operating
                    Systems, Utility Software, Basic Input/Output System (BIOS), etc.

                    Application Software: Refers to software that is designed for specific
                    tasks or activities that users want to perform. It helps with various
                    tasks, from document creation to photo editing. Some examples of
                    application software include Tally, Microsoft Word, Adobe Photoshop,
                    etc.

                    WHAT IS AN OPERATING SYSTEM?

                 An operating system is a type of system software that acts as a bridge
                 between the user and the computer hardware. Without an operating
                 system, a computer can't work. It helps users to give instructions to
                 the computer and understand the results. Some well-known operating
                 systems include Microsoft Windows, Apple macOS, and Linux.






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