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CSC 217 ASSIGNMENT
FORM A SHORTNOTE ONTHE FUNCTION OF OPERATING
SYSTEM (O.S) TYPE OF OPERATING SYSTEM (O.S) AND THEIR VARIOUS MAT.NO:FUO/22/CSI/18908
FUNCTION OF OPERATING SYSTEM
Here is a list of some of the most prominent function of operating system •Memory Management–Keeps track of the memory, i.e. what part of it is in use by whom,what part is not inuse, etc. and allocates the memory when a process or program requests it. •Processor Management–Allocates the processor (CPU) to a process and deallocates the processor when it is no longer required. •Device Management –Keeps track of all he devices. This is also called I/O controller that decides which process gets the device, when,and for how muchtime. •File Management–Allocates and deallocates the resources and decides whogetsthe resources. •Security –Prevents unauthorized access to programs and data by means of passwords and other similar techniques. •Job Accounting–Keeps track of time and resources used by various jobs and/or users. •Control over system performance–Records delays betweenthe request for a service and from the system.
•Interactionwith the Operators–Interaction may take place via the console
of the computer in the form of instructions.The Operating System acknowledges the same, does the corresponding action, and informsthe operation by a display screen. •Error-detecting Aids–Production of dumps, traces error messages, and other debuggingand error-detecting methods. •Coordination Between Other Software and Users–Coordination and assignment of compilers, interpreters, assemblers, and other software to the various users of the computer systems.
TYPE OF OPERATING SYSTEM AND THEIR VARIOUS VERSIONS
1.Microsoft Windows 2.Mac OS X 3.Linux 4.Android 5.IOS 6.Windows Mobile
•Microsoft Windows–Microsoft created the windows operating system in
the mid-1980s. Over the years, there have been many different versions of windows, but some of the most recent ones are windows10, windows 8, (released in 2012), windows 7, (2009), and Windows Vista (2007). Windows comes preloaded on most new PCs, Which helps to make it the most popular Operating system in the world As of October 2018, the most recent version of Windows for PCs, Tablets, Smartphones and embedded devices is Windows 10. The most recent version for server computer is Window Server 2019. A specialized version of Windows runs on the Xbox One video gameconsole. If you’re buying a new computer or are upgrading to a newerversion of windows, youcan choose from several different editions of windows, such as Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate. You may need to do some research to decide which edition is right for you. •Mac OS X –Mac OS X is aline or operating system created by Apple. It comes preloaded on all new Macintosh computers, or Macs.All of the recent version are known as OS X (pronounced O-S Ten), and the specific versions include macOS Mojave (Sep 2018), Yosemite(releasedin 2014), Mavericks (2013), Mountain Lion (2012), Lion (2011), and Snow Leopard (2009). Apple also offers a version called Mac OS X Server, which is design to be run on servers, According to StateCounter Global Stats, Mac OS X users account for 9.5% of the Operating Systems market as of September 2014-much lower than the percentage of windows users (almost90%). One reason for this is that Apple computers tend to be more expensive. However, many people prefer the look and feelof MacOS X. •Linux –Linux (pronouncedLINN-ux) is a family of open-source operating systems, which means they can be modified and distributed by anyone the world. This is different from proprietary software like windows, which can only be modified by the company that owns it (Microsoft). Theadvantages of Linux are that it is free, and thereare many different distribution –or versions-you can choose from. Each distribution has a different look and feel, and the most popular ones include Ubuntu, Mint, and Fedora. Linux is named after Linus Torvalds, who created the Linux Kernel in 1991. The kernel is the computercode that is the central part of an operating system. According to StatCounter Global Stats, Linux users account for less than 2% of the operating systems market as of September 2014. However, most servers run Linux because it’s relatively easy to customize. •Android –Designed by Google, Android is an easy-to-use operating system used on over one billion devices worldwide. You can set up Android however you like, with apps, folders and home screen widgets all customizable. •iOS–iOS is the intuitive, advanced, Intelligent and secure mobile operating system. It’s the foundation of iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. •Windows –Windows is an easy-to-use, secure, and simple operating system with a range of standout features,including Outlook, OneDrive and Skype.
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