Overview
This chapter will discuss the basics of the Operating System (OS), the program that is in charge of running the computer. The components and functions of the operating system are detailed and terminology that is important to the technician is explained. The emphasis is on the Disk Operating System (DOS). The student will learn the basics of DOS, the commands used, and the file structure. Additionally, the student will gain an understanding of memory management and the tools used to adjust and optimize memory.