operating system

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Mind Map on operating system, created by Aidan Williams U on 03/11/2014.
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operating system
  1. An operating system is software that manages computer hardware and software resources. Application programs usually require an operating system to function.
    1. what is does?
    2. functions of a operating system
      1. booting computer
        1. basic tasks eg mous
          1. user interface
            1. file management
              1. managing hardware
              2. a gui a graphic user interface
                1. Advantages- it can be user-friendly and speed up the user's work. - it can be more attractive for non-technical people. - in general, it looks more professional (but this does not mean it is always the best solution).
                  1. Disadvantages - when it is not properly built, it can be very difficult to work with. - it generally requires more memory resources than a non-graphical one. - it might require the installation of additional software, e.g., the "runtime environment" in the case of java. - depending on the programmer, it might require more time to be implemented.
                2. a cli The CLI was the primary means of interaction
                  1. Advantages of GUI include: -You can create a more rich, and intuitive interface than is possible with CLI. -Most lay users will have a smaller learning curve using a GUI. -Complex, multi-step, dependent tasks can easily be grouped together in a way that discourages mistakes. -Ability to embed media
                    1. Disadvantages of GUI include: -Bloated software can waste memory, and reduce the performance of an application. -Sometimes it is more difficult to allow for advanced/power options in an "intuitive" GUI interface, than it is with a CLI. -Scripting a GUI interaction is not easily done unless it is just a set of repetitive tasks that don't require a lot of feedback, or actually testing the GUI.
                  2. what is the purpose
                    1. manages computer hardware and software
                      1. it is a essential component of the system software
                    2. what is it most comanley used for
                      1. most common is micrsoft
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