Operating Systems
Apr 01, 2015
Operating Systems
Operating System (OS)The software that manages the
sharing of the resources of a computer.
Examples of Operating Systems◦Windows◦Mac◦Linux
Operating System SoftwareMaster controller for all activities
that take place within a computer; primary purpose is to help the computer system monitor itself in order to function efficiently.
Interacts with application software, device drivers, and hardware to manage a computer’s resources.
Ensures that input and output proceed in an orderly manner.
PlatformUnderlying hardware and
software of the computer system.Two popular platforms
◦PC◦Mac
MultitaskingRunning more than one program
at a time.Making sure that the instructions
and data from one area of memory don’t interfere with memory allocated for other programs.
GUI (Graphical User Interface)A type of user interface that
features on-screen objects, such as menus and icons, manipulated by a mouse.
Abbreviation is pronounced “gooey”.
DefinitionsProgram
◦Set of detailed, step-by-step instructions that tell a computer how to solve a problem or carry out a task.
Application Software◦Set of computer programs that help
a person carry out a task.
Basic definitionsDrive
◦A location on a network that is set aside for the collection of data.
Folder◦The subdirectory or subdivision, of a
drive that can contain files or other folders.
File ◦A named collection of data that
exists on a storage medium.
DesktopDesktop
◦The main working space on your computer screen
Icon: an image that represents an executable file
◦are pictures of the menu item you are choosing – an executable program or shortcut to a file.
DesktopTask Bar -The bar located at the bottom
of the desktop is called the Task Bar. It allows you to The Taskbar enables users to quickly and easily locate and launch programs they may be interested in running through Start, see any program that is currently open, display the time and/or date
Status Bar – Sits on top of the Task Bar; displays page number, word count, zoom
Navigating Windows
The path to get to your Student drive (H: drive:)◦My Computer > H: drive
What is the path to get to the shared drive:◦My Computer > Shared on SyracuseJr (S:)
Navigating WindowsThe root of a drive is the
beginningA file is a collection of data or
information that has a name, called the filename. Almost all information stored in a computer must be in a file
Files are created when a document is saved
Navigating Windows•Folders - a way to organize files into logical and manageable groups
•In graphical user interfaces such as Windows and the Macintosh environment, a folder is an object that can contain multiple documents. Folders are used to organize your documents.
Navigating Windows
Creating, deleting, and renaming a folder
Navigating WindowsUsers can also right click to
create, delete, or rename folders
Files and folders can be moved by:◦ Dragging and dropping◦Cutting and Pasting
Print ScreenPrint Screen allows you to print something
that normally could not be printed
Take a picture of what is on your screen
To take the picture:◦ Press the “Print Screen” button on your keyboard
To paste and print the picture:◦Open Word
Right click and paste• File/Office Button - Print
Print Screen
Resources
M. Guyman – Pleasant Grove High – 2003
Parsons, June Jamrich, and Dan Oja.
Computer Concepts. Boston: Course
Technology -Thompson Learning, 2002.