Session 1 : The Common Use Personal Computer Operating Systems (Chapter 2)

In this Chapter 2, you will learn to:
Identify the major personal computer operating systems.
Identify the primary components of the Windows user interface.
Identify the primary tools and functions used in Windows file system management.
Identify Windows system management tools.

Personal Computer Operating Systems

The commonly used operating system on a personal computer are:
-Microsoft Windows
-Unix
-Linux
-Apple Macintosh Operating Systems


Microsoft Windows
~Is the most popular desktop and server OS
~Provides graphical user interface (GUI)
~Supports wide range of application and devices
~Requires a minimum 32-bit memory for processing
~Provides native networking support
~Supports a large suite of built-in applications and accessories
~Often comes preinstalled on many PCs sold commercially

Microsoft Windows Version
~Microsoft Windows comes in several different versions, such as:
~Windows Vista 
~Windows XP 
~Windows Server 2003
~Windows 2000
~Windows 9x and Me
~Windows NT
~Older Windows Desktop Operating System


UNIX
~Systems share a kernel/shell architecture
~Is portable to different hardware platforms
~Incorporates built-in multitasking, multiuser, built-in networking, and a robust development platform



Linux
~Is an Open-standard UNIX derivative, developed by Linus Torvalds 
~Incorporates built-in multitasking, multiuser, built-in networking, and a robust development platform.
~Code is open. It can be downloaded, modified, and installed freely



Mac OS® X features
~Multiple user support
~Integrated Mac, Windows, and UNIX server, file, and printer browsing in the Finder
~Safari™ Web browser
~Native TCP/IP networking
~Many file- and network-level security features
~Wide hardware device support with a unique Macintosh computer system design




Let's move to next session 2, Chapter 2...