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Introduction to Operating
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 Software
Software is a general term used for computer programs that control the operations of
the computer.
A program is a sequence of instructions that perform a particular task. A set of programs
form a software.
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It is the software which gives hardware its capability.

Hardware is of no use without software and software cannot be used without hardware.

Sequence of instructions (program) to find the largest number.

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 Types of Software
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 Operating System
• An operating system is the software that controls the overall operation of a
computer.
• It provides the means by which a user can store and retrieve files.
• Provides the interface by which a user can request the execution of programs.
• Provides the environment necessary to execute the programs requested.
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Examples of Operating Systems

• Windows, which is provided in numerous versions by Microsoft
• UNIX, which is a popular choice for larger computer systems
• Mac OS, which is the operating system provided by Apple for its range of Mac
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• Solaris, which was developed by Sun Microsystems (now owned by Oracle)

• Linux, which was originally developed non-commercially by computer enthusiasts
• Apple’s iPhone OS
• Research In Motion’s BlackBerry OS
• Microsoft’s Windows Phone
• Nokia’s Symbian OS
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• Google’s Android
• Microsoft-Disk Operating System
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 Types of Operating System
• Single User – Single Task (MS-DOS)
• Multiuser – mini and mainframe computers
• Multiprocessing – two or more processors (Parallel Processing)
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 Basic Functions of Operating System
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 Booting Up Function of OS
• Read Only Memory (ROM contains Boot Loader software)
• Random Access Memory (Volatile Storage)
• Hard Disk Drive (Disk Storage)
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