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Chapter 4Operating Systems
and File Management
Operating System Basics
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Operating System Activities
User Interfaces
The Boot Process
Operating System Activities
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An operating system is a type of system software that acts as the master controller for all activities that take place within a computer system
Operating System Activities
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Operating System Activities
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Multitasking provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously
Within a single program, multithreading allows multiple parts, or threads, to run simultaneously
An operating system’s multiprocessing capability supports a division of labor among all the processing units
Operating System Activities
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Operating System Categories Single-user operating system Multiuser operating system Server operating system Desktop operating system
User Interfaces
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The combination of hardware and software that helps people and computers communicate with each other
User Interfaces
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Menus, submenus, and dialog boxes
The Boot Process
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During the boot process, the operating system kernel is loaded into RAM The kernel provides essential operating system
services
Your computer’s small bootstrap program is built into special ROM circuitry housed in the computer’s system unit
The Boot Process
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Question
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A computer handles many tasks simultaneously. Which one of the following refers to the processor’s ability to handle multiple tasks, rather than the operating system’s ability to do so?A. Multi-coreB. MultitaskingC. MultithreadingD. Multiprocessing
FastPoll True/False QuestionsAnswer A for True and B for False
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An operating system manages a computer’s resources such as the processor, RAM, and storage space.
Multithreading provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously.
GUI stands for “graphic usability icons.”
A bootstrap program is a popular type of application software.
During a computing session, the operating system is executed from RAM.
Today’s Operating Systems
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Microsoft Windows
Mac OS
UNIX and Linux
DOS
Handheld Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows
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Mac OS
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You can tell when you’re using Mac OS by the Apple logo that appears on the menu bar. TheMac OS X interface includes all the standard elements of a GUI,including icons, menus, windows, and taskbars.
Mac OS
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On a Macintosh computer with Boot Camp, you can boot into Mac OS X or into Windows.
Mac OS
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Mac OS X on an Intel Mac offers the ability to run Windows and Windows application software in addition to software designed for the Macintosh Dual boot Virtual machine
UNIX and Linux
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The UNIX operating system was developed in 1969 at AT&T’s Bell Labs Dependable in multiuser environments
Linux is an operating system distributed along with its source code under the terms of a GPL (General Public License) A Linux distribution is a download that contains the Linux
kernel, system utilities, applications, and an installation routine
UNIX and Linux
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Linux users can choose from several graphical interfaces.Pictured here is the popular Ubuntu graphical desktop.
DOS
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Disk Operating System
First operating system that many used
Handheld Operating Systems
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Question
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Today’s popular operating systems include Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Android, and Google Chrome. Each has strengths and weaknesses that are important to understand. Which of the following statements is correct? A. Google Chrome is built on the Windows kernel, so it is
ideal for netbooks because it has good resistance to malware.
B. If you don’t like the user interface for Windows but want to run the vast variety of Windows software, you can install Linux.
C. Linux and Mac OS have a reputation for being more stable than Windows.
D. Windows includes software called Boot Camp that allows PCs to boot into different operating systems, such as Mac OS, Linux, Chrome, and Android.
FastPoll True/False QuestionsAnswer A for True and B for False
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The Windows kernel is the same as the Mac OS kernel.
Macs featured a graphical user interface before PCs.
Boot Camp is a dual boot utility for Macs.
Mac files have a data fork and a resource fork.
Fedora, Mandrivia, and SUSE are Linux distributions.
File Basics
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File Names and Extensions
File Directories and Folders
File Formats
File Names and Extensions
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You must adhere to file-naming conventions when saving files Maximum length Prohibited characters No reserved words Case sensitivity
File extensions are usually related to the file format Native file format
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To designate a file’s location, you must first specify the device where the file is stored The main hard disk usually is
referred to as Drive C
A disk partition is a section of hard disk drive that is treated as a separate storage unit Partitions can be assigned drive
letters Partitions are not the same as folders
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An operating system maintains a directory for each disk, tape, CD, DVD, BD, or USB flash drive Root directory Subdirectory
Depicted as folders
A computer’s file location is defined by a file specification, or path
File Formats
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A file format refers to the organization and layout of data that is stored in a file
The format of a file usually includes a header, data, and possibly an end-of-file marker A file header is a section of data at the beginning of a file
that contains information about a file
A file extension does not really define the format of a file
File Formats
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A software application can open files that exist in its native file format, plus several additional file formats
File Formats
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An easy way to convert a file from one format to another is to open it with an application that supports both file formats, and then use the Save As dialogbox to select an alternative file format.
Question
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Suppose a friend sends you a file called Twain.dll. From the file name, what can you deduce?A. That it is a word processing
document, probably about Mark Twain.B. That you should be able to open it
using Microsoft Word.C. That the file extension makes it a
virus.D. That it is a support program file,
perhaps part of the device driver for your scanner.
File Management
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Application-based File Management
File Management Utilities
File Management Metaphors
Windows Explorer
File Management Tips
Physical File Storage
Application-based File Management
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Applications typically provide a way to open files and save them in a specific folder on a storage device
Application-based File Management
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The Save As command of most Windows applications uses the operating system’s filemanagement utility, so you can carry out a widevariety of file and folder tasks such as creating,renaming, and deleting files.
File Management Utilities
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File management utilities show you the files stored on your disks and help you work with them
File Management Metaphors
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Storage metaphors help you visualize and mentally organize the files on your disks Logical storage models
Windows Explorer
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Windows Explorer makes it easy to drill down through the levels of the directory hierarchy to locate a folder or file.
Windows Explorer
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Windows Explorer allows you to manipulate files and folders in the following ways: Rename Copy Move Delete
File Management Tips
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Use descriptive names
Maintain file extensions
Group similar files
Organize your folders from the top down
Consider using the default folders
Do not mix data files and program files
File Management Tips
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Don’t store files in the root directory
Access files from the hard disk
Follow copyright rules
Delete or archive files you no longer need
Be aware of storage locations
Back up
Physical File Storage
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The physical storage model describes what happens on the disks and in the circuits Storage media must be formatted before it can store files
Formatting utilities divide the disk into tracks and sectors
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CDs and DVDs can be created using mastering or packet-writing techniques. Mastering creates discs that can be used more reliably on a wide varietyof computers and standalone players. Packet writing is more flexible for disks that you plan to use only on your own computer.
Physical File Storage
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The file system keeps track of the names and locations of files NTFS
Master File Table (MFT) FAT32
File Allocation Table (FAT)
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Deleting a file changes the status of that file’s clusters to empty and removes the file name from the index file The file’s data is still there File shredder software overwrites “empty” sectors with
random 1s and 0s
Files in the Windows Recycle Bin and similar utilities can be undeleted
Physical File Storage
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Fragmented files are stored in noncontiguous clusters and decrease performance
Defragmentation utilities rearrange files so that they are stored in contiguous clusters
Question
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Before donating your computer to a charitable organization, you can make sure your personal data cannot be accessed from the hard disk by: A. Deleting any files that contain personal data. B. Deleting files containing personal data and then
emptying the Recycle Bin or Trash. C. Deleting all the files and folders on your computer’s
hard disk. D. Deleting all files and folders and then using file
shredder software.
Backup Security
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Backup Basics
File Copies and Synchronization
System Synchronization
File and System Backup
Bare-metal Restore and Virtual Machines
Backup Basics
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A backup stores the files needed to recover data that’s been wiped out by operator error, viruses, or hardware failures
Backup Basics
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Your backup schedule depends on how much data you can afford to lose
You should run an up-to-date virus check as the first step in your backup routine
The backup device you select depends on the value of your data, your current equipment, and your budget
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File Copies and Synchronization
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Unique files are difficult to reproduce
Manually copying and pasting requires you to select the files and destination device each time
File synchronization software ensures that files in two or more locations contain the same data Originated with PDA
To restore from a data file backup, you simply copy files from your backup to your hard disk
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System Synchronization
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Backs up all files and system software on your computer Time Machine
The number of backups depends on the capacity of your backup drive, and the frequency at which you make changes
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File and System Backup
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A full backup makes a fresh copy of every file in the folders you’ve specified for the backup
A differential backup makes a backup of only those files that were added or changed since your last full backup session
An incremental backup makes a backup of the files that were added or changed since the last backup—not necessarily the files that changed from the last full backup
Most experts recommend that you keep more than one set of backups
System Backup
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Bare-Metal Restore and Virtual Machines
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Restoring a Windows computer usually requires several steps
A bare-metal restore restores the computer in a single step
A disk image is a bit-by-bit copy of the data from all sectors of a disk
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Mac users can depend on Time Machine
Windows users can take the following steps: File backups Restore points Recovery disks System backup
Question
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Copying important data files from your computer’s hard disk to an optical disk or flash drive is a simple way to back up data. It is not a total backup solution, however. Why not? A. You cannot restore these files to a new hard disk without
the activation codes. B. The backup is bootable, but it won’t start your computer
if the hard disk fails. C. You have not backed up your programs or your personal
settings. D. You have not backed up the restore points needed to
reconfigure the Windows Registry for a new hard disk.
FastPoll True/False QuestionsAnswer A for True and B for False
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A disk partition is basically a folder.
A file specification is also called a path.
Windows Explorer is a file management utility.
Disks are formatted into tracks and sectors.
Time Machine is synchronization software used for backup on Macs.
To repopulate a new hard disk from an incremental backup, you have to first restore a full backup.
A boot disk contains a complete copy of your computer’s hard disk as it existed when the computer was new.