Booting is a set of operations that loads and starts the system.
This is from the point when the user switches on the power
button.
A boot sequence is the initial set of operations that the
computer perform when switched on.
Every computer has a booting sequence. Computers powered by the
central processing unit can only execute code found in the systems
memory.
Modern operating systems and application program code and
data are stored on nonvolatile memories or mass storage
devices.
Handling Hardware recources
A system's hardware resources are the communication paths
that are assigned to each device that is connected to the system.
A boot configuration that lists the hardware resources that the device
requires when the system starts.
Providing file management
An operating system which organizes and keeps track of files.
provides its own file management system, you can buy separate file
management systems. These systems interact smoothly with the
operating system but provide more features,.
Providing a user interface
It it when a user controls a software application or hardware device.
An inteface the user to interact with the software or hardware in a natural way.
Performing basic computer tasks
You can perform many computer skills for example, Installing
programmes or creating shortcuts
An example: Changing the color scheme on the Desktop, Right-click on
an empty part of the Desktop and choose 'properties' from the menu.
Click on 'appearance' tab. Play around till you find something you like.