This document outlines the objectives and content of a lecture on operating systems and utility programs. The lecture will identify different types of system software, explain the purpose of utilities included with most operating systems, summarize features of standalone operating systems, identify devices that use embedded operating systems, and explain standalone utility programs. It will also describe the functions of an operating system, including booting, user interfaces, multitasking, memory management, performance monitoring, job scheduling, drivers, and network connectivity. Finally, the lecture will cover utility programs, types of operating systems, and standalone utility programs like file compression utilities and media players.