Context of Interview

The benefits associated with computer operating system depend largely on the user and what it is meant to accomplish for the individual and organization that require its use. For example, multitasking, sharing resources, security of data and information, are the benefits which Mr A could derive is different from that of Mr B. Manghnani (2021) mention the following as benefits associated with computer operating system.

The benefits are:

(i) Computing foundation: Computing foundation, Manghnani (2021) refers to having mathematical and scientific knowledge and skills of the use of systems.

Computing foundation is very essential in this scientific world where everything we do involves the use of systems. Computing foundation could also help people navigation in other subject areas.

(ii) User-friendly interface: One of the benefits of the computer operating system is that, it has user-friendly nature due to how it was built or developed. It this regard, users would not have to struggle while using it at all.

(iii) Store house for sharing information: Due to the various programs and how the computer operating systems was developed, it has the capacity for storing and sharing information. This means there are a lot of store houses.

(iv) Protection of data: The computer operating system could help to protect data and information stored in the systems.

(v) Updating of software: Whenever the system is running and connected to online platform, the programs help to update the software installed in it.

(vi) Multitasking: The computer operating system has the capacity to function carrying out several multitasking jobs and activities without much stress.

(vii) Permits installation of diverse types of applications and process them: When computer operating system is acquired, software and programs are installed for the smooth running of activities and functions. This means that, different types of such programs and software can be accommodated at the same time.

(viii) Increases work productivity: Work productivity is always increased due to the capability of the programs and drivers in the operating systems.

(ix) Avoids time waste through reduction of complexity: The applications and process of garbage in, garbage out, does not allow wastage of time when the systems are running or in operations. With this in mind, the constituent of the systems is self-governing to each other.

In the same vein, Roomi (2019) attest to some the benefits that are associated with computer operating and they cut across:

(i) User Responsiveness: The computer operating systems has the capability to function responsively, thus creating room for more task to be done at the same time.

(ii) Resource sharing: one other benefit associated with the computer operating systems is that, it shares resources (data and information stored in the system) with other computers with they are connected through intranet and extranet.

(iii) Ease of access to hardware: The computer operating systems is developed in such a way that; it gives ease of access to the hardware used for carrying out the operations. The ease of access is also dependent on users’ garbage in, garbage out and drivers installed in the systems.

(iv) Doing many tasks at the same time: The computer operating systems has the capacity to do many tasks at the same time due to the drivers, software and programs that help the systems to function.

(v) Permit users due to several list of options, switches, signs for calm navigation:

The computer operating systems gives permission to the user based on options of things to do, thus allowing the user to switch, sign in and out with ease navigation.

(vi) Easy of essential technical skills for operation: Due to the knowledge and skills which the users have in operating the computer operating systems, certain technical skills required for operations become easier. Therefore, continuous acquisition of technical skills become crucial in operating and navigating within the system environment.

(vii) Cost efficiency: Cost efficiency was also noted to be among benefits associated with the use of computer operating systems. The reason is that, instead of paying much money for services of word processing and browsing, differently, the two services can be paid for once, thus saving money and time of the user or seeker of information.

(viii) Accountable to regulatory and influence of computer utilities: The computer operating systems is accountable to all regulatory and influence over the computer utilities. This implies that, the drivers help to control and take regulations of activities that happen in the operating systems whenever it is functioning.

(ix) Has stages for comfortable programs: The stages at which the systems operate differs from one program to another. Therefore, each stage of operations is determined by the tasks and program in operation, such that, the systems will not jam.

(x) Authorities features for plug and play: The operating systems has the features to operate simultaneously, even though there are multiple task that is ongoing.

In light of the above explanations, Roomi (2019) further refers to others benefits associated with computer operating systems. They comprises of controller of many devices such as mouse, keyboard among others, uses many methods of memory subdivision, summoning and transaction, it can manage own memory with diverse practices, alteration to different programs for better processing, has the ability to synchronize task within the system, capable of managing all interruptions, has the capability to implement all schedules based on techniques, could supports external disintegration, answerable to the distribution of all data and information in the system, provides permission for difficult task to handle, allows distribution of many information with users, has the linkages of resources like printer, CPU, monitor,

mouse etc and provides flexibility with interface of connecting different types of software, for easy functionality of the system.