The document discusses an operating system seminar given by a group of 6 members on the topic of professional practice two. It defines an operating system as an interface between computer hardware and users that manages hardware resources and provides common services. It notes that operating systems simplify user programs, make efficient use of hardware, improve system reliability, and provide isolation and security. The main components of an operating system are identified as the user interface, memory manager, process manager, device manager, and file manager.