Basics of Operating System

The course will provide an introduction to Operating Systems (OS), their design and implementation. We will discuss the goals of an OS, and some successful and not-so- successful OS designs. Understanding operating systems is an increasingly important skill in the current job market. According to research from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, computer support specialist jobs are projected to grow 6 percent by 2031, and many of these positions require a strong knowledge base in operating systems. An operating system is the most important software that runs on a computer. It manages the computer’s memory and processes, as well as all of its software and hardware. It also allows you to communicate with the computer without knowing how to speak the computer’s language. The operating system directs the input and output of data, keeps track of files, and controls the processing of computer programs, allocating computer resources to various functions. The operating system also serves as an interface between the computer and the user. Most computer programs complete a task and then end.The main objectives of an operating system include Efficiency, Hardware abstraction, Convenience, and System resource management.However, they also come with disadvantages including complexity, susceptibility to vulnerabilities, and potential for system failures.