Once upon a time, knowing how to use a computer was virtually synonymous with knowing how to program one. And the thing that made it possible was a programming language called BASIC.

INTRO Operating systems, or OS'es for short, are just programs. But, special privileges on the hardware let them run and manage other programs.

Operating System Basics Operating systems manage and control the basic functions of all computers, including PCs, servers and even smartphones.

COURSE GOALS: This course introduces you to the basic, foundational concepts and principles of operating systems, many of which generalize to other areas of computer science and engineering.

Brief Description of Course Content Examines the structure and function of operating systems as an intermediary between applications and computer hardware. Topics include OS design goals, hardware ...

BASIC for CP/M-86 was also stripped of graphics, making it difficult for developers to create software for operating systems other than MS-DOS. By December 1984, MS-DOS was the operating system leader ...