Zusammenfassung der Ressource
Operating System
- what is an operating system?
- An operating system is
software that manages
computer hardware and
software resources and
provides common services
for computer programs.
- it's purpose?
- The operating system is an
essential component of the
system software in a computer
system. Application programs
usually require an operating
system to function
- 3 most common operating systems
- Android is a "mobile"
operating system
maintained by the Open
Handset Alliance, a group
of companies and
organizations that
contribute to the system's
development under the
management of Google
Inc.
- IOS is Apple's mobile operating system. It
runs on the company's iPod, iPhone and
iPad devices. Like Mac OS X, it can only be
used on Apple's mobile devices.
- Windows is an operating system owned and
operated by Microsoft. It differs from open
source systems in that only Microsoft has
the ability to make changes to the code.
- 5 function of an operating system
- 5 functions of OS: -performs
basic tasks such as
controlling and allocating
memory -prioritizing system
requests -controlling input
and output devices
-facilitating computer
networking -managing files.