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Computer Software

Unit 2 Technology Systems

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What is an
Operating
System?
An operating system is the primary software that is installed on a
computer that controls the hardware and peripherals.

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Operating
Systems
Manages computer hardware
and acts as the interface
between the user and hardware.
Is just as important as the
hardware
Most popular being developed
by Microsoft
Acts as an intermediary
between inputs/outputs and
Memory

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