Operating systems

• What is the purpose of User Interface (UI)

  Purpose: Enables interaction between the user and the computer system.
• What are the types of User Interface

  Graphical User Interface (GUI) - Utilizes visual elements like icons for user interaction

  Command line Interface (CLI) - Requires users to input text-based commands
• Memory management

  Allocates and manages the computers memory on different applications
• Multitasking

  Allows multiple applications to run simultaneously by efficiently distributing CPU time and memory resources
• Peripheral management

  Controls and coordinates external devices (peripherals) e.g keyboards and mouse
• Device drivers

  Specialised programs that allow communication between the Operating System and the hardware devices, making sure they work properly
• User management

  Manages multiple user accounts n a single computer system
• File management

  Organises and controls access to files and directories on storage devices