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Chapter 4

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Windows 8 makes it easy to update the drivers on your computer using ___
Windows Update
File __ programs reduce the size of files so they require less storage space.
compression
Disk Cleanup, File History, and Disk Defragmenter are all examples of __ programs
utility
The disk __ utility program eliminates unneeded files on your hard disk.
clean up
In a virtualized environment, the operating system of each virtual machine is known as the __ operating system
guest
Device __ are required to allow communication between a device and the rest of the computer system
drivers
The __ is often referred to as the software environment or software platform.
operating system
Windows Server is an example of a(n) ___ operating system
network
Troubleshooting or __ programs recognize and correct problems.
diagnostic
__ are graphic representations for a program, type of file, or function.
Icons
__ refers to the process whereby a single physical computer can support multiple operating systems.
Virtualization
Smartphone operating systems are a type of ___ operating system
embedded
__ programs guard your computer system against viruses or other damaging programs that can invade your computer system.
Anti-virus
__ programs make copies of files to be used in case the originals are lost or damaged.
Backup
__ operating systems are used to control and coordinate computers that are linked together.
Network
__ software consists of operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators.
System
In a network, the desktop operating system is considered the ___ operating system
client
A __ converts the programming instructions into a language that the computer understands and processes.
language translator
__ is an operating system widely used by servers on the web, mainframe computers, and very powerful personal computers.
UNIX
The __ system coordinates computer resources, provides the user interface, and runs applications.
operating
The difference between system software and operating systems
-System software= works with end users, application programs and computer hardware to handle many details relating to computer operations. -> a collection of or system of programs
-Operating systems= handle technical details- coordinate resources, provide an interface between users and the computer and run programs.
what are the four types of system software
1. Operating systems= coordinate resources, provide an interface between users and the computer and run programs.
2. Utilities= perform specific tasks related to managing computer resources
3. Device drivers= allow particular input or output devices to communicate with the rest of the computer system.
4.language translators= convert programming instructions written by programmers into a language that computers can process.
Functions, features and categories of operating systems
-functions include: managing resources. providing an interface (graphical user interface=GUI), and running applications. It can multitask= allows switching between different applications stored in memory. Current programs = foreground, and other programs = background
-features= booting , desktop (provides access to computer resources, icons, pointers, windows, menus, tabs, dialog boxes, Help and gesture control.
--Categories:
-embedded= real-time operating system (RTOS) used with handheld computers, operating system stored within device
-Stand alone (desktop)= controls a single computer located on the hard disk
-Network (NOS)= controls and coordinates networked computers located on the network server
Mobile operating systems
-embedded in every smartphone and tablet.
-Android
IOS
-Windows phone 8 and 10
desktop operating systems
-Windows= runs with many different micro processors (windows 8 and 10), innovations= Cortana= accepts commands through text or speech
-Mac OS= innovative, powerful, easy to use, Mavericks and Yosemite
-UNIX and linux= originally designed to run on minicomputers in network environments. Widely used on web, main frame and personal computers
Utility suites
combine several programs into one package
Utilities
make computing easier, the most essentia trouble shooting, antivirus, backup, and file compression
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