Operating system

is the set of programs that controls a computer.

provides pleasant and effective interface between the user and the hardware.

Functions:

Process Management - All processes from start to shut down.

Creation and deletion of users and system processes.

Memory Management - Decide which process are loaded into memory when memory space becomes
available.
Allocate and deallocate memory space as needed.

File Management - Creating files and directories

Renaming Files
Copying and moving files
Deleting files

Security Management - Alert Messages

Dialogue box
Firewall
Passwords

Command Interpreter - A command Interpreter is an interface between system and the user.

There are two types of user interface:

Command Line - interactions via typing commands.

Graphical User Interface - interacts via icons and menus.