Operating Systems: Crash Course Computer Science

The video explores the evolution of computers from the 1940s to modern times, focusing on the development of operating systems. Initially, computers ran one program at a time, but as they became faster, operating systems were created to manage multiple programs and users. The video discusses the challenges of interfacing with peripherals, the introduction of multitasking, memory management, and the rise of personal computers. Key developments include batch processing, device drivers, virtual memory, and time-sharing systems. The video concludes with the impact of these advancements on modern operating systems.

What role did memory protection play in the development of operating systems?

What were the limitations of early home computer operating systems like MS-DOS?

In what ways have modern operating systems evolved from their early counterparts?

How did the introduction of multitasking change the way operating systems function?