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 Chapter 7B

Survey of PC and
Network Operating
Systems

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 PC Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows is the most popular
Installed more than other OS combined
Installed on about 95% of computers
Apple and Linux represent the other 5%

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 PC Operating Systems
DOS
Disk Operating System
Single user single-tasking OS
Command line interface
16-bit OS
Powerful
Fast
Supports legacy applications

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 DOS Application

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 PC Operating Systems
Windows NT
Designed for a powerful system
32-bit OS
Very stable
Windows NT Workstation
Single user multi tasking OS
Windows NT Server
Multi user multi tasking OS
Network operating system

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 PC Operating Systems
Windows 9x
95, 98, and Millennium Edition (Me)
32-bit OS
Supported 16-bit programs well
Very pretty not stable OS
Still found in large corporations
95 introduced the Start button
98 introduced active desktop
Me improved multimedia software

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 PC Operating Systems
Windows 2000
Look of 9x with NT stability
Optimized for office and developers
Application software ran very well
Entertainment software ran very poorly

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 PC Operating Systems
Windows XP
Microsoft’s newest desktop product
Different look from 2000
Many different versions
Digital multimedia support was enhanced
Communications was enhanced
Mobile computing became a priority

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 PC Operating Systems
UNIX
Runs on all computer types
32- or 64-bit
Very stable and fast
Command-line interface
Can cost thousands of dollars

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 PC Operating Systems
Linux
Free or inexpensive version of UNIX
32-bit OS
Very stable and fast
Most flavors are open source
X Windows GUI
Command line interface is available

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 Linux Desktop

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 PC Operating Systems
Macintosh operating systems
OS X
Based on FreeBSD Linux
Very stable and easy to configure
Only runs on Mac hardware

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 OS X Desktop

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 NOS Features
Network operating system
Fast and stable
Runs on servers
Multi-user and multitasking OS
32- or 64-bit

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 NOS Features
File and print sharing
Users access the same files
Hundreds of users use a printer
Different OS can interact

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 NOS Features
Data integrity
Backups copies data onto tape
RAID copies data onto other drives
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
Relies on two or more hard drives
May speed access to data

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 NOS Features
Data security
Access to data can be restricted
Access to server resources is controlled
Audits can be kept

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 Networking Operating Systems
NT Server
Same core as NT Workstation
Security added
Multi user capability added
RAID support included

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 Networking Operating Systems
Windows 2000 Server
Same technology as 2000 workstation
Active Directory (AD)
Central database of server resources
Simplifies network management
Distributed programs supported
Server Standard Edition
Advanced Server Edition
Data Center Edition

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 Networking Operating Systems
Windows 2003 Server
Designed to compete with UNIX
XP like interface
Better support for XP computers
MS .NET framework supported
Distributed programs are supported
Server Standard Edition
Data Center Edition

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 Networking Operating Systems
UNIX for servers
Oldest NOS in widespread use
Stable secure and fast
Main OS for Internet and Web
Large organizations depend on UNIX

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 Networking Operating Systems
Linux for servers
Popular in small businesses
Stable, fast and inexpensive
Linux’s popularity is growing

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Devices have EOS built in
Cell phones, PDAs, medical equipment
Stable and fast

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Windows XP embedded
Based on Windows XP
Customized for each device

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Windows CE
Not based on a desktop OS
Customized for each device
PDA and cell phones
Microsoft Automotive will run in cars

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Palm OS
Standard on Palm PDA
First PDA OS for consumers
Can be found on cell phones

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Pocket PC
Developed to compete with Palm
Not customizable
Interacts securely with business networks
Can control PCs through PC

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 Embedded Operating Systems
Symbian
Found in smart cell phones
Games, Instant Messaging, Internet
Full color display

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 Chapter 7B

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