system software
DESCRIPTION
desktop operating systemTRANSCRIPT
DESKTOP OPERATING
SYSTEM
The most OS is..
90% of the market
More application programs are developed to run than other OS
Many versions and design to run with Intel and Intel-compatible microprocessor such as:Core 2 QuadAtom series
Several improvement from Windows Vista to Windows 7 is:
Improved handwritting recognition for tablet computers.
A taskbar that features previews, large icons, and personalization features.
Advance searching capabilities for finding files and content on your computer
Name Description
Windows XP Upgrade to a previous Windows
version, Windows 2000, with
improved
interfaced, stability, and reliable
Windows Vista Upgrade to Windows XP with
improved security, 3D
workspace, and filtering
capabilities
Windows 8 Microsoft’s latest OS with
improved user experience,
speed, and stability
Introduced Macintosh microcomputer
and OS on 1984
First guis, making it
easy even for novice
computer users to move
and delete files
Designed to run with Apple
computers
Not widely used
Powerful
Easy to use OS that popular with professsional graphic
designers, desktop publishers, and many home users
Mac OS X is the most widely used
Provide :
Wide array of powerful features including SPORTLIGHT and
DASHBOARD WIDGETS
Sportlight ???
Dashboard Widgets???
* Some version include BOOT CAMP
Advanced search tool that can
rapidly locate files, folders,
e-mail messages,
Addresses, and
much more
Collection of
specialized programs
that will constantly
update and
display
information
Allows Macintosh
computers to run both
Mac OS and
the
Windows OS
Exciting features including :
Launchpad
Mission
Control
Gesture
support
Displays and provides direct access to all apps
installed on your computer.
Display all running programs at one
time
Allows you to use your fingers to run programs and to
control the content of your display screen
…UNIX…
Designed to run on minicomputers in network
environment
Many version. Example is LINUX
…LINUX…
Developed by a graduated student:
Allowed free distribution of OS code
Others can modify and develop the code
Called OPEN SOURCE
Popular and powerful alternative to Windows OS
Google’s Chrome OS is based on Lunix
Designed for netbook computers and mobile devices
Chromes OS focuses on Internet connectivity and cloud computing
…Virtualization…
Process that allows a single physical
computer to support multiple OS
Virtualisation Software
is a single physical computer runs a special program
ALLOW
The single physical computer to operate as two or
more separate and independent computers known as
VIRTUAL MACHINES
OS of the physical machines is known as
HOST OS
The OS for each virtual machine is known
as GUEST OS
MOBILE
OPERATING
SYSTEM
Example MOBILE OS
Android = Developed by Android Inc. and
later purchased by Google
= Fastest-growing mobile OS
BlackBerry OS (RIM OS) = Origenated in
Canada
= Designed as the platform for BlackBerry
handheld computers
iOS (iPhone OS) = Developed by Apple to
support iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad.
= Fastest-growing mobile OS
WebOS = Developed by Palm, Inc. and
later purchased by HP
= Evolved into OS for many of HP’s mobile
device
Windows Phone 7 = Developed by
Microsoft
= Designed to support a variety of
portable devices focusing on social
networking and instant messanging
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