2. 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?
3. 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
4. Provides a user interface Formats discs Communicates with peripheral devices Captures user input and provides output Abilities (continued)
5. 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
6. 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)
7. Not only on personal computers Mobile Industrial Embedded Forms of Operating Systems
8. Operating systems on smart phones Android, Blackberry, iPhone Becoming more and more advanced Many are app based Mobile
9. Used for large computer networks that need a server Much more powerful than pc operating systems Runs multiple processors Industrial
10. Used in special purpose computer driven devices Usually has limited functions GPS, Medical Equipment, Cars, Elevators, TVs Embedded
11. Windows is currently the most popular operating system Important for people to know Windows fluently because it is dominant OS Microsoft Windows
12. Windows 7 Windows 7 offers multiple editions cultured to different uses: Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate
13. Improved Stability Ease of access to multiple windows on desktop Added networking features Improvements of Windows 7
14. Native Operating system for apple pc’s Simplistic in use yet powerful Remarkable graphics capabilities Mac OS
15. 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
16. 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)
17. 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
18. 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
19. 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
