Kopec Explains Software

Classic Episode: What is an Operating System? (Remastered)

May 15, 2023

29:45

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Episode notes

Introduction

2min

The Evolution of the Operating System

3min

Different Operating Systems Provide Different APIs

2min

The Differences Between Microsoft and Apple

3min

How to Choose the Right Operating System for Your Computer

3min

The Fun Battle Between Windows and Android

2min

The Different Operating Systems for Different Devices

2min

Linux Is the Most Popular Operating System for Servers

3min

Linux: The Most Successful Operating System of All Time

2min

10.

The Differences Between Monolithic and Micro Kernels

6min

11.

How to Choose the Right Operating System for Your Computer

2min

12.

How to Be an Informed Consumer

2min

We're travelling this week, so we remastered a classic episode from 2020. It's our second episode—operating systems explained for laypeople. Checkout the show notes below for other classic episodes about operating systems. Original description:

This week we discuss the most essential layer of a computer’s software, the operating system. We describe what an operating system is. We denote the differences between popular operating systems. The varying operating system business models are described. And we talk about why operating systems are important.