An operating system is software responsible for managing and interacting with the hardware resources of a computer. Also referred to as system software.
It is considered system software as it is an essential component for the proper functioning of a computer system. The operating system acts as an intermediary between software applications and the computer hardware.
It provides services and functionalities such as process management, memory management, file system management, and device management.
The operating system enables users to interact with the computer through a user interface, whether it’s a command-line interface or a graphical user interface (GUI).
Limits of Integrated Circuits Technology: Moore’s Law
Moore’s Law states that the number of transistors that
can be placed on a single silicon chip doubles roughly every two years.