The Relevance of an Operating System
October 28th, 2007
If there is one essential part of any computer, it would have to be the operating system. An operating system is a collection of software that controls how a computer works. It does away with the need to use or write programs for each and every little task that has to be done. It needs to advance as hardware and software advance so it can handle the latest and the most complex equipment and programs.
Change in operating system is inevitable as people’s use of computers change. Most of the computer’s uses today were not even included in its possible functions at the time of its conception such as accessing the web and listening to music. Therefore, the life of an operating system would depend on its capability to handle potential future developments.