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The document provides an overview of computer software, distinguishing between system software and application software, with examples of each. It introduces operating systems, their types, and major functions, highlighting popular operating systems like Windows, iOS, Linux, and Android. Additionally, it compares character user interfaces and graphical user interfaces, and outlines the key functions of operating systems in managing hardware and software resources.
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The document provides an overview of computer software, distinguishing between system software and application software, with examples of each. It introduces operating systems, their types, and major functions, highlighting popular operating systems like Windows, iOS, Linux, and Android. Additionally, it compares character user interfaces and graphical user interfaces, and outlines the key functions of operating systems in managing hardware and software resources.
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Agendas Today

1. Introduction to Computer Software


 Definition, System Software Vs Application Software
2. Introduction to Operating System
 Definition , Types, of OS, Major Functions of OS and Examples
3. Examples of Operating System
 Windows OS, iOS, Linux, OS and Android OS
4. Types of Operating System
 Character User Interface Vs Graphical User Interface
5. Functions of Operating System
 Control and Management of Hardware and Software Application
User Authentication, Files and Folder Management and
Memory Management
Introduction to Computer
Software
System Software Vs Application Software

Definition: Computer Software is a set of data and instructions


for solving a specific problem in a computer system.
There are two types of Computer software. And they are:
1.System Software:
 Designed to run a computer's hardware and application
programs
 Example – Operating System
2.Application Software:
 designed to perform a group of coordinated functions,
tasks, or activities for the benefit of the user.
 Example: Microsoft Word, Ritamvara School Apps, etc.
WHAT IS OPERATING SYSTEM?
An Operating system (OS) is a System Software that
Manages and Controls computer Hardware and
Software resources and provides common services for
computer programs.(Search Security, 2017)

INTRODUCTION TO OPERATING
SYSTEM

n present context of 21st century,iOS Windows Linux Android etc. are some of the popular OS
examples

OS MANAGES AND CONTROLS HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE RESOURCES IN


CS
Windows Operating System
 The most widely used operating system for desktop and laptop
computers
 Developed by Microsoft, Windows primarily runs on x86 and x64 -based
computers
 Series of Updates from Windows 1 in 1985 to Windows 10 in 2017

Windows 10
2017

(Microsoft .com, 2017)


World Wide Market Share of

Desktop Based Operating System

(Net Application, 2014)


Types of Operating System
Character User Interface Vs Graphical User
Interface

Character User Interface Graphical User Interface


I.Acronym as CUI I. Acronym as GUI
II.Uses computer keyboard for giving II.User computer mouse for giving
instructions by using characters, letters on instructions by using images, photos or
the screen graphics
III.Difficult to understand and remember
III.Easy to understand and remember

Example:
Example: MS DOS Windows Operating System
Functions of Operating System

Operating System
Functions
I. Hardware Devices
II. Software
Applications
III. User Authentication
IV. Files and Folders
V. Memory
(Chris Bell, 2012)
References
 (Search Security, 2017). Definition of Operating System .TechTarget.
(http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/DOS [Accessed date: 01 Sept
2017]\
 (Microsoft.com, 2017) Microsoft – Official Home.. Microsoft
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/ [Accessed date: 01 Sept 2017]
 (Net Application, 2014). Operating System Market Share.
https://www.netmarketshare.com/operating-system-market-share.aspx? Net
Applications.com [Accessed date: 01 Sept 2017]
 (Oracle, 2010). Chapter 1 Differences Between Command Line Interface and
Graphical User Interface (Solaris Advanced User's Guide) Oracle Corporation
https://docs.oracle.com/cd/E19683-01/806-7612/startup-78447/index.html
[Accessed date: 02 Sept 2017]
 (Chris Bell, 2012). Five Major Functions of an Operating System - Chris Bell.
https://www.chrisbell.com/SNHU/IT-201-Computer-Platform-Technologies/five-major
-functions-of-an-operating-system.php
[Accessed date: 03 Sept 2017].
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