Types of interfaces

• Computer Science
• Secondary Education

Types of Operating System Interfaces

Objectives 

Describe the advantages and disadvantages of:

Command Line Interface

Graphical User Interface

Natural Language Interface

Gesture Recognition Interface

Operating System

A set of programs that manage the computer resources and provide common services for users and applications. The Operating System acts as an Interface between the hardware and software.

Operating System

Responsibilities of the Operating System:

1. Hiding complexities of hardware from User
2. Manage resources 
3. Handling of interrupts
4. Controlling I/O operations 

The Computer/Human Interface

The interaction between the computer and the user. It refers to how users interact with a computer/machine.

There are several different ways a user can interact with a computer.

Types of Human interfaces

Graphical User Interface

1. Command Line Interface 
2. Natural Language Interface
3. Gesture Recognition Interface