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OPERATING

SYSTEMS
P R E PA R E D B Y: M E
OPERATING SYSTEM
• An operating system is the most important
software that runs on a computer.
OPERATING SYSTEM
• Without an operating system, a computer
is useless.
THE OPERATING SYSTEM’S JOB
• Your computer's operating system (OS) manages
all of the software and hardware on the
computer.
THE OPERATING SYSTEM’S JOB
• Most of the time, there are several different
computer programs running at the same time,
and they all need to access your
computer's central processing unit
(CPU), memory, and storage.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
• Operating systems usually come pre-loaded on
any computer you buy
OPERATING SYSTEMS

• Modern operating systems use a graphical user


interface, or GUI (pronounced gooey
GUI (GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE)
• ). A GUI lets you use your mouse to
click icons, buttons, and menus, and
everything is clearly displayed on the screen
using a combination of graphics and text.
THREE MOST COMMON OS FOR PC
ARE
•MICROSOFT WINDOWS
•MAC OS
•LINUX
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
• Microsoft created the Windows operating system
in the mid-1980s. There have been many different
versions of Windows, but the most recent ones
are Windows 10 (released in 2015). in
2015), Windows 8 (2012), Windows 7 (2009),
and Windows Vista (2007).
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
• Windows comes pre-loaded on most new
PCs, which helps to make it the most popular
operating system in the world.
MACOS
• macOS (previously called OS X) is a line of
operating systems created by Apple. It
comes preloaded on all Macintosh
computers, or Macs.
•
MAC OS
• Some of the specific versions
include Mojave (released in 2018), High
Sierra (2017), and Sierra (2016).
MAC OS
• According to Stat Counter Global Stats, macOS
users account for less than 10% of global
operating systems—much lower than the
percentage of Windows users (more than 80%).
One reason for this is that Apple computers tend
to be more expensive.
LINUX
• Linux (pronounced LINN-ux) is a family
of open-source operating systems, which
means they can be modified and distributed
by anyone around the world.
LINUX
• This is different from proprietary software like
Windows, which can only be modified by the
company that owns it. The advantages of Linux are
that it is free, and there are many
different distributions—or versions—you can
choose from.
LINUX

• According to StatCounter Global Stats, Linux


users account for less than 2% of global
operating systems. However, most servers run
Linux because it's relatively easy to customize.
OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE
DEVICES
• Mobile devices such as phones, tablet
computers, and MP3 players are different from
desktop and laptop computers, so they run
operating systems that are designed specifically
for mobile devices.
OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR MOBILE
DEVICES
• Examples of mobile operating systems
include Apple iOS and Google Android.
APPLICATION
• Simply put, an app is a type of software that
allows you to perform specific tasks.
MULTITASKING
• Most of the time, you will have more than one
application open at the same time, which is
known as multi-tasking.
APP
• is a common term for an application, especially
for simple applications that can be
downloaded inexpensively or even for free.
DESKTOP APPLICATIONS
• There are countless desktop applications, and they fall
into several categories. Some are more full
featured (like Microsoft Word), while others may only
do one or two things (like a clock or calendar app).
WORD PROCESSORS
• A word processor allows you to write a
letter, design a flyer, and create many other
types of documents. The most well-known
word processor is Microsoft Word.
WEB BROWSERS
• A web browser is the tool you use to access
the Internet. Most computers come with a
web browser pre-installed, but you can also
download a different one if you prefer.
MEDIA PLAYER
• If you want to listen to MP3s or
watch movies you've downloaded, you'll
need to use a media player.
GAMES
• There are many types of games you can play on your
computer. They range from card games like Solitaire to
action games like Halo. Many action games require a
lot of computing power, so they may not work unless
you have a newer computer.

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