After reading this chapter, you should be able to answer the following questions:
- What software is included in system software?
- What are the different kinds of operating systems?
- What are the most common desktop operating systems?
- How does the operating system provide a means for users to interact with the computer?
- How does the operating system help manage the processor?
- How does the operating system manage memory and storage?
- How does the operating system manage hardware and peripheral devices?
- How does the operating system interact with application software?
- How does the operating system help the computer start up?
- What are the main desktop and window features?
- How does the operating system help me keep my computer organized?
- What utility programs are included?
