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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