Operating system: -

The operating system is used in computers as the hardware and software cannot do
anything on its own, so it just need a command to operate as the user want it. The operating
system creates a user interface which makes it easier for the user to control the device.
Operating system is a software which makes a computer actually work. Operating system
takes care of all allocations and de-allocations of the memory space to keep track of all the
file directories

Types of operating system: -

DOS:-

Dos is the first operating system built by IBM by Bill gates. It is a non-graphical line-oriented
menu driven operating system, with a simple interface.

Windows:-

Windows is the operating system which commonly use throughout the world, it was created
by Microsoft and they were the first to introduce GUI operating system which makes it
easier for the user to use. The windows operating system is licensed which means that you
have to buy it

Linux:-

Linux is a Unix-type of operating system that was created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Linux
allows the user to personalize it to their need by inserting a source code. Linux is very
secured operating system which is operated by command and can detect virus by its own.
Linux is an operating system that is free and can be download through internet.

Mac OS:-

Mac OS is the operating system which is the second most used through worldwide. Mac was
created by Apple suitable for their own laptops, which is best known for intense graphical
applications. It also licensed so it need to be bought.
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Windows Linux

Windows is a licensed based operating Linux is a free operating system which can be
system which need to be bought for use downloaded from the internet

Windows is easy to operate as all selection Linux is hard to use as it runs with command
can be mad by a pointer

Windows has a weak security system Linux has a strong security system

Windows is easily affected with virus Linux can automatically detect virus and
delete it

Windows can be develop only by their own Linux can be develop by developers all over
developers the world