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2.7 System Software 2.7.1 Operating System (OS) - Coggle Diagram
2.7 System Software
2.7.1 Operating System (OS)
Software
Define
a series of instruction that tells a computer what
task to perform and how to perform.
Proprietary
what ?
Privately owned and limited to a specific vendor
or computer model and need yearly license.
Examples
I. Windows
II. macOS
Open Source
what ?
can be used , modified , and improved by anyone
and can be redistributed freely.
Examples
I. Chrome OS
II. Linux
System
Software
Def:
Programs that control or maintain the operations
of the computer and its devices
Func:
interface between the user , the application software, and the computer's hardware.
Types:
I. Operating System
II. Utility Programs
Operating
System (OS)
Define
A set of programs that coordinate all activities
among computer or mobile device hardware
Types
II) Server
Operating
System
how it works ?
organizes and coordinates how multiple users access and share resources on a network
Proprietary
examples
Windows Server
macOS Server
Open source
examples
Ubuntu
Linux
I) Desktop
Operating
System
how it works ?
Works on a desktops laptops and some tablets
Proprietary
examples
Windows
macOS
Open source
examples
Chrome OS
Linux
III) Mobile
Operating
System
how it works ?
resides on mobile devices such as smartphones
Proprietary
examples
iOS
Windows ( mobile edition)
Open source
examples
Android
Tizen
Functions of OS
Provide a users interface
Manage Programs
Manage memory
Monitor performance
Establish an internet connection
Providing file , disk , and system management tools
Control a network
Starting & shutting down computers