Operating systems

Operating systems

1. list of them

   • Phones/tablets
     • iOS (for Apple)
     • Android
   • Consoles
     • Linux for PS2
     • Orbis OS for PS4
   • PC s
     • Windows
     • Ubuntu
     • Linux
     • Mac OS
     • Android PC
     • Unix

2. Diagram of use

   • Hardware
     • Operating system
       • Word processor
       • Utility program
       • Web browser
       • Image editor

3. Hardware Management

   • Device drivers - allows communication between hardware.

4. Provides a graphical representation, GUI

   • User interfaces

5. WIMP

   • W - window
   • I - icons
   • M - m

6. Provide a platform for applications to run

   • Catagories
     • Books
     • Business
     • Catalogoues
     • Education
     • Games

7. File Management

   • Ability to sort files and data
   • file extensions are saved to ensure they're opened correctly and safely
   • wrong extensions can cause corruption of a file and loss of data and work

8. Security

   • Allows management of security through settings such as the control panel for windows
   • Allows user to adjust the settings of the computer and account access rights.
   • Administrator has the ultimate power, like a digital king.