INTRODUCATION TO OPERATING SYSTEM ❖ What is an Operating System? ● An operating system is a program that acts as an interface between the software and the computer hardware. ● It is an integrated set of specialized programs used to manage overall resources and operations of the computer. ● It is a specialized software that controls and monitors the execution of all other programs that reside in the computer, including application programs and other system software. The objectives of the operating system are − ● To make the computer system convenient to use in an efficient manner. ● To hide the details of the hardware resources from the users. ● To provide users a convenient interface to use the computer system. ● To act as an intermediary between the hardware and its users, making it easier for the users to access and use other resources. ● To manage the resources of a computer system. ● To keep track of who is using which resource, granting resource requests, and media