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Popular Operating Systems . By: Jessica Hastie. What is an Operating System?. A group of programs that manage all activities on the computer - controls input devices - processing - outputs. Next I will be reviewing the attributes of three popular operating systems. Windows. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Popular Operating Systems
By: Jessica Hastie
What is an Operating System?A group of programs that manage all activities on the computer
- controls input devices- processing- outputs
Next I will be reviewing the attributes of three popular operating systems
WindowsHighly compatible Feature – richLarge selection of software applicationsOptimized memory usage to ensure a fast and reliable
performanceQuick and easy to navigateBeen redesigned for better power management
through:* reducing background activities* Less power-hungry media drive* Auto screen dimming* Automated removal of power to unnecessary ports
ProsMore then 80% of the desktop computers
in the world run some sort of Windows operating system.
There is a large supply of Windows hardware and drivers.
Most widely supported operating system for games.
Large shareware and freeware application library.
Multiple support options.
ConsThe most prone operating system
for spyware and virus applications.
High probability that you will need support.
General instability because of the number of possible configurations.
Poor security.It can’t be modified for your own
use.
MacUsed by a range of casual buyers to computer
professionalsContinually updated every year with new featuresRuns on Macintosh computers onlyHas been around since 1984 when the first Macintosh
was introducedMac OS was completely revamped in 2001
* based on the same kernel as UNIX but has more advanced administrative features and utilities* still consists of easy to use Apple software that customers expect
ProsMinimal technical maintenance needed Content creation is its strengthMore secure than WindowsTight control over the configuration optionsAlmost no spyware or virus applications.More powerful than Windows due to its UNIX
base.You have almost complete access to the enormous
library of free open source applications.
ConsMore expensive upfront compared to the other
systems Not as many support optionsLess hardware choices than Windows. More complex than Windows because its UNIX base.
LinuxAn operating system that was developed by
collaboration Today Linux is the fastest growing operating
systemContains all the required features of the to
date desktop PC’s: firewalls, corporate file servers, routers and internet servers
It’s compatible with all common UNIX software
Pros Free software Strong security so you don’t need home
security systemYou have the ability to change what you want
when you want Designed to do multiple tasks at the same
timeIdeal for older computers that have
difficulties with other operating systems Open source software
ConsYou will have a hard time getting help with
computer issuesThe user interface isn't as innovative and
complex Most computer games aren't supportedOperating system can be uncertain and
problematicNeed prior programming information for any
problems
Similarities Processing SpeedsSupport OptionsCan be used to operate
multiple programs
Price SecurityDifferent User Types
Differences