What is operating software

Operating system

An operating system or OS is a software program that enables the computer hardware to communicate and operate with the computer software. Without a computer operating system, computer and software programs would be useless. The picture shows Microsoft windows in its original packaging.

When computers were first introduced, the user interacted with them using a command-line interface, which required commands. Today, almost every computer is using a GUI(Graphical User Interface) operating system that is much easier to use and operate.

Most Popular Desktop Operating Systems

The three most popular types of operating systems for personal and business computing include Linux, Windows and Mac.

Windows

Microsoft Windows is a family of operating systems for personal and business computers. Windows dominates the personal computer world, offering a graphical user interface (GUI), virtual memory management, multitasking, and support for many peripheral devices.

Mac

Mac OS is the official name of the Apple mackintosh. Mac OS features a graphical user interface (GUI) that utilizes windows, icons, and all applications that run on a Macintosh computer have a similar user interface.

Linux

Linux is a freely distributed open-source operating system that runs on several hardware platforms. The Linux kernel was developed mainly by Linus Torvalds and it is based on Unix.