An operating system is software that manages a computer's hardware. It also provides a basis for application programs and acts as an intermediary between the computer user and the computer hardware. An amazing aspect of operating systems is how they vary in accomplishing these tasks in a wide variety of computing environments. Operating systems are everywhere, from cars and home appliances that include “Internet of Things” devices, to smart phones, personal computers, enterprise computers, and cloud computing environments.
I learned that because it controls the interaction between hardware and software, the operating system is a important part of a computer. Without having to handle the hardware, it enables people to connect to computers. The idea that operating systems are used by a variety of gadgets also attracted me in.