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SOFTWARES
Operating
Systems and
Utility
Programs
System Software
What is system software?
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Operating Systems
What are the functions of an operating system?
start the computer provide a user interface manage programs
administer
security
manage
memory
control a
network
Application
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Operating System Functions
What is booting?
Process of starting or restarting a computer
Cold boot
Turning on
computer that has
been powered off
Warm boot
Restarting
computer that is
powered on
Warm boot from Windows
desktop
Warm boot from system unit
Step 1. Click Start button on taskbar, Step 2. Click Backup on Systems Tools Step 3. Click Automated
point to All Programs on Start menu, submenu to open the Backup Utility System Recovery Wizard
point to Accessories on All Programs window. (If Backup or Restore Wizard button to create recovery disk.
submenu, point to Systems Tools on displays, click Advanced Mode link.) Follow the on-screen
Accessories submenu, and then point Point to Automated System Recovery instructions and insert a
to Backup. Wizard button. diskette when prompted.
Adjusts schedule
based on
jobs priority Sending
Receiving data
information
from input device
to output device
A job is operation
the processor manages Transferring items
Processing
between storage
instructions
and memory
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Operating System Functions
What is spooling?
Sending print jobs to buffer instead of
directly to printer
Print jobs line up in queue
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Operating System Functions
How do you install a device driver?
Proprietary Device-
Device-
software independent
dependent
Privately owned and
Runs only on specific limited to specific vendor Runs on many
type of computer or computer model manufacturers
computers
Downward
compatible Upward
Works with application compatible
software written for Runs on new versions of
earlier version of operating system
operating system
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Types of Operating Systems
What are three categories of operating systems?
Embedded Network
Stand-alone
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Stand-Alone Operating Systems
What is DOS (Disk Operating System)?
Developedin
early1980s
forpersonal D Usedcommandline
computers
interfacewhenfirst
O
developed,later
developed,later
Hardlyusedtoday includedmenus
S
becauseitdoes
notofferGUI
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Stand-Alone Operating Systems
How do Windows versions compare?
WindowsVersion YearReleased
Windows3.x 1990
WindowsNT3.1 1993
Windows95 1995
WindowsNTWorkstation4.0 1996
Windows98 1998
WindowsMillenniumEdition 2000
Windows2000Professional 2000
WindowsXP 2001
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Stand-Alone Operating Systems
What is Windows XP?
Microsofts fastest, most reliable Windows
operating system
Available in five
editions:
Home Edition,
Professional Edition,
Tablet PC Edition,
Media Center Edition,
and 64-bit Edition
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Stand-Alone Operating Systems
What is Mac OS X?
Available only for computers manufactured
by Apple
Macintosh operating
system has been
model for most GUIs
code is available to
public
Both a stand-alone
and a network
operating system
Windows Linux
Server2003 Multipurpose
UpgradetoWindows operatingsystem
2000Server
Solaris
VersionofUNIX
developedbySun
Microsystems
Specificallyfor
ecommerce
applications
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Embedded Operating Systems
What is an embedded operating system?
Found on most mobile
computers, PDAs, and other
small devices
Windows CE .NET is
scaled-down version of
Windows
SIGNSOF
VIRUS
INFECTION
Application
graphical
video
images organize Web pages
manage and/or
audio animation maintain Web sites
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Applications on the Web
What is Web-based training (WBT)?
Self-directed, self-paced
instruction on a topic
on the Web
Distance learning (DL) is
the delivery of education
at one location while the
learning takes place at
other locations