operating
systems
Features and roles of different operating systems and how
their implementation differs on different devices
Table of content
Operating system
Type of operating system
Roles of operating system
Features of operating system
Features of Mobile Operating
Systems
Key Differences Between Desktop
and Mobile OS
Sources of Open-Source Operating
Systems
Implications of Open-Source
Operating Systems
Introduction
An operating system (OS) is a type of
system software that regulates the
hardware and software resources of a
computer and offers basic features to
software applications.
Basic functions include managing files,
memory, and processes; managing input
and output; and managing peripherals
like printers and disk drives.
Type of operating system
Desktop OS
01
The desktop operating system is the
interface that a user uses to interact with a
personal computer.
Mobile OS
02
A mobile operating system (OS) is software
that enables programs and applications to
function properly on smartphones, tablets, as
well as other gadgets.
Server OS
03
A server's operating system is the software
that runs on it and makes it capable of doing
specific tasks. The management and
coordination of network resources is its
primary function.
Roles of operating system
Controlling hardware. components.
Providing a platform for software to
run on.
Providing a user interface.
Managing processes.
Managing the computer's memory.
Managing input and output devices.
Managing applications.
Managing security.
Features of operating
system
Graphical User Interface (GUI)
File System Management
Multitasking & Multiuser capabilities
Security features
Performance Optimization
Memory Management.
Error detection
Process management
Features of Mobile
Operating Systems
Touch Interface
App Ecosystem
Connectivity (Cellular, Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth)
Power Efficiency
5Mobile-Specific Security
Key Differences Between
Desktop and Mobile OS
The mobile operating system manages device access and cellular and wireless
communication. Desktop OS, on the other hand, manages the system's
hardware and software resources.
Devices with touchscreens or touchpads run Mobile OS. However, DesktopOS
uses a variety of input devices, such as a keyboard and mouse.
Sources of Open-Source
Operating Systems
Linux
Android
FreeBSD
Ubuntu
Communities & Contributions
(GitHub, GitLab)
Solus
Implications of Open-Source
Operating Systems
With its freely accessible source code, open-
source networking software gives customers
the ability to customize their network
operating system (NOS) to meet their unique
requirements. This adaptability comes
alongside major reductions in expenses, as
open-source software is often free to
download, and use as opposed to licensed
equivalents.
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