CHAPTER 9 - OPERATING SYSTEM
- Start and shut down a computer or mobile device
- Provide a user interface
- Manage programs
- Manage memory
- Coordinate tasks
- Configure devices (insert drive/ mouse)
- Establish an Internet connection
- Monitor performance
- Provide file management and other device or media-related tasks
- Updating operating system software
- Control a network
- Administer security
↬Starting computers and mobile devices
↬User interface -> controls how to enter data and instructions and how information is displayed on the screen
↬Graphical user interface (GUI) -> helps to interact with menus and visual images
↬The operating system:
⭕determines the order in which tasks are processed
⭕provide a establish Internet connections
⭕provide users with a variety of tools related to managing a computer, its devices, or its programs- File Manager
- Search
- Image Viewer
- Uninstaller
- Disk Cleanup
- Disk Defragmenter
- Screen Saver
- File Compression
- PC Maintenance
- Backup and Restore
↬Automatic Update
Desktop Operating System
➭complete operating system that works on desktops, laptops, and some tablets
🔹Start screen interface with tiles
🔹Includes the desktop interface
🔹Support for input via touch, mouse, and keyboard🔹Email app, calendar app, and browser included
🔹Enhanced security through an antivirus program, firewall, and automatic updates
🔹Windows Store offers additional applications for purchase
Server Operating System
Mobile Operating System
🔸The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics
