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UNIT-3: ICT SKILLS

TYPES OF OPERATING SYSTEMS

An Operating System (OS) is an interface between a computer user and


computer hardware. An operating system is a software which performs all
the basic tasks like file management, memory management, process
management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral
devices such as disk drives and printers.

Some popular operating systems are:

• DOS (Disk Operating System)


• Windows It is an operating system developed by Microsoft.
• Linux It is an operating system designed for personal computers. It is a

free and Open Source Software


• Mobile operating Systems
✓ Android

✓ Symbian

✓ Windows Phone
✓ iOS

Following are some of important functions of an operating System.


• Memory Management
• Processor Management
• Device Management
• File Management
• Security
• Control over system performance
• Job accounting

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• Error detecting aids

The different types of operating systems are as follows:

Interactive (GUI-based) A graphical user interface is a user-friendly operating


system in which commands can be entered by clicking/double-clicking/right-
clicking a mouse. Windows operating system is an example of an interactive
operating system.

Single-user, single-task operating system: This type of operating system


allows only one user to do a task on the computer and one thing at a time.

Single-user, multi-task operating system: This type of operating system is


used on Desktop computers, laptops, where a single user can operate on several
programs at the same time. For example, Windows, Apple MacOS are examples
of single-user multi task operating system.

Multi-user: A multi-user operating system enables multiple users to work on


the same computer at different times or simultaneously.

Real Time: A real time operating system is used to control machinery,


scientific instruments, like robots, in complex animations and computer
controlled automated machines. A real-time operating system is a computing
environment that reacts to input within a specific period of time. It manages the
resources of the computer so that any particular operation is executed in the
same amount of time every time it is executed.
Windows CE and Lynx OS are examples of real-time operating systems.

Distributed: A distributed operating system runs on a set of computers that are


interconnected by a network. It combines the different computers in the network

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into a single integrated computer and storage location. Windows, UNIX, and
LINUX are examples of distributed operating systems.

Windows 7 operating system:


Windows 7 is an operating system developed by Microsoft and is used on
personal computers. After loading Windows 7, the first screen that appears on
the monitor is called desktop. From the desktop, you can access different
components of Windows 7.
By default, Windows 7 has a picture for the desktop background. This is called wallpaper.

Small pictures on the desktop are called icons. These icons represent files,
folders, 31 applications, etc. At the bottom of the desktop is a long bar called the
Taskbar. To the left of the taskbar is the Start button.
File Concept, File Operations, File Organization, Directory Structures And File
SystemStructures

Everything you store on your computer is stored in the form of a file. There are
specific naming conventions for naming files or folders, like characters that can
be used, maximum number of characters, etc. Files can be separately placed into
groups, called folders/directories. Each directory/folder can contain related files
and/or sub-folders.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF COMPUTER


Regular maintenance of the computer system is very important.

Some of the maintenance activities are:


• Keep the components of the computer, like keyboard, mouse, monitor, etc. clean.
• Replace hardware that is not functioning properly
• Keep food items away from the computer
• Cables and chords should not be messed up

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