Getting familiar with the concept of OSs

So, what is an OS? You could probably provide at least one answer, but let’s discuss this briefly as it is important to understand what our computer system truly is and how we manipulate it. Although you might be familiar with most of the information provided here, we are using this chapter to align with you on the matter of OSs and their uses. Some might say that the OS was created to make the hardware work as a whole. Others will argue that it is an aggregation of programs, dedicated to managing the system resources overall. It is crucial to utilize these resources, such as CPU and memory, efficiently. There is also the concept of the OS as an abstraction and an extension of the hardware. Ultimately, we can safely say that the modern OS is a complex entity. It also has additional functions, such as the collection of statistics, multimedia handling, system safety and security, overall stability, reliable error handling, and so on.

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