2. Operating System Collection of system programs that together controls the operation of computer system Two objectives: Managing hardware Provides an interactive interface and interprets commands
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5. Types of OS Batch processing OS Multi-user or time-sharing Multi-tasking Multi-processor Real-time Industrial Control , telephone switching equipment , flight control , military applications, railway reservation Embedded Household appliances, traffic control systems
6. Functions of OS Process management Memory management File management Device management Security management User interface – CLI & GUI
7. Data Communication Exchange of data between two devices using wired or wireless medium Communication system- collection of hardware and software that facilitate DC Local or remote Components of DC Message Receiver Sender Medium Protocol – set of rules that coordinates the exchange of information