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Operating SystemsBy: Collin Clark and Jake Rath
An operating system is the fundamental software on a computer
Group of programs Lays base for interaction with hardware Controls the hardware
What is an Operating System?
Allows users and applications to control hardware through OS
Manages memory Manages input and output devices Stores and Manipulates Files
Abilities of an Operating System
Provides a user interface Formats discs Communicates with peripheral devices Captures user input and provides output
Abilities (continued)
Everything goes through the operating system
The gateway to hardware and processes All applications are built to be compatible
with certain operating systems
Importance of an Operating System
Operating system creates the user interface User interface is what defines user
experience Differences in user experience often
contribute to users choosing a mac or pc
Importance (continued)
Not only on personal computers Mobile Industrial Embedded
Forms of Operating Systems
Operating systems on smart phones
Android, Blackberry, iPhone
Becoming more and more advanced
Many are app based
Mobile
Used for large computer networks that need a server
Much more powerful than pc operating systems
Runs multiple processors
Industrial
Used in special purpose computer driven devices
Usually has limited functions
GPS, Medical Equipment, Cars, Elevators, TVs
Embedded
Windows is currently the most popular operating system
Important for people to know Windows fluently because it is dominant OS
Microsoft Windows
Windows 7 offers multiple editions cultured to different uses:◦ Windows 7 Home
Premium◦ Windows 7
Professional◦ Windows 7 Ultimate
Windows 7
Improved Stability Ease of access to
multiple windows on desktop
Added networking features
Improvements of Windows 7
Native Operating system for apple pc’s
Simplistic in use yet powerful
Remarkable graphics capabilities
Mac OS
Liked over windows for its ease of use
Relatively safe from viruses and malware in comparison with windows
Mac os x snow leopard is the newest version
Mac OS X
Built on UNIX operating system Users of mac rely on applications by
apple such as safari or ichat Other applications can be bought in
addition (Microsoft for Macintosh)
Mac OS X (cont’d)
Improvements to mac computers change every couple years and are named after large cats
Puma Jaguar Panther Tiger Leopard Snow leopard
Newest upgrade moved OS to a 64-bit platform
Mac Improvements
Linux is a free operating system for PCs, servers, and other types of computers.
Open-source, able to manipulate the source code making Linux highly configureable
Linux
Not only free of charge but allows users to develop utilities, applications, and enhancements to the operating system
due to it being an open-source Linux has many customized versions such as Ubuntu
There are hundreds of versions of Linux, and hundreds of thousands of unique Linux setups.
Linux Advantages
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