Operating System

Tasks of an Operating System (Select More than 1)

• Controls input. output and backing storage devices

• Supervising the loading, running and storage of application programs

• Deals with errors or problems on programs

• Communication between user and system

• Calculating mathematical equations for scientific research.

Computer interface

• The space where users communicate with the operating system

• The central unit facilitating user-OS communication within the system.

• A virtual space enabling interaction between users and the operating system.

• The framework through which users engage with and navigate the operating system's functions and features.

Advantage and Disadvantage of CLI for Users

• •Advantage- user is directly in command •Disadvantage-user needs to learn a number of commands just to carry out basic operations

• • Advantage - users develop exceptional finger dexterity.

  • Disadvantage - users might get keyboard fatigue due to excessive typing.

• • Advantage - users cultivate a deeper bond with their keyboards. • Disadvantage - users risk developing carpal tunnel syndrome from prolonged typing sessions.

Advantage and Disadvantage of GUI for Users

• • The user doesn't need to learn any commands and it's more user-friendly as well.
  • It uses up considerably more memory than a CLI Interface. Also, the user is only limited to the icons shown on the screen.

• • Advantage - Users can effortlessly communicate with the operating system using advanced gestures and expressions.

  • Disadvantage - GUIs may result in heightened user frustration due to the lack of tactile feedback from physical buttons.

Who would use CLI?

• •Programmers, analyst/technician

• •Someone who needs to direct communication with the computer

• •End-users who doesn’t have any great knowledge of how computer works

• •A person who uses the computer to run a software or play games

Who would use GUI?

• •End-users who doesn’t have any great knowledge of how computer works

• •A person who uses the computer to run a software or play games

• •Someone who needs to direct communication with the computer

• •Programmers, analyst/technician

Computer Software

• programs for controlling the operation of a computer or for the processing of an electronic data

• Algorithms guiding the flight of electronic processes within the computer's domain.

• Codes orchestrating the symphony of data movements and operations within the machine's circuitry.

Systems Software

• Programs that allow the hardware to run properly and allow the user to communicate with the computer

• Applications ensuring harmonious collaboration between hardware components and user input.

• Tools facilitating seamless interaction between the user's commands and the underlying hardware operations.

Examples of System Software (select 1 or more that apply)

• Compiler- translates a program

• Linkers

• Device driver

• OS

• Utilities

Application Software

• Programs that allow the users to do specific tasks

• Software facilitating users in accomplishing designated objectives efficiently.

• Programs enabling users to execute predefined actions seamlessly within the computer environment