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    This document provides information about different types of software and operating systems: - It describes system software like operating systems and utility programs that control hardware and allow the use of applications. It also describes application software that allows users to perform tasks. - The main types of operating systems discussed are Windows, Mac OS, UNIX/Linux, and operating systems for mobile devices. Key details are provided about versions of Windows and Mac OS. - Linux is described as an open-source version of UNIX available for free on the Internet. It confirms that Linux is true open-source software collaboratively modified by programmers worldwide.

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    This document provides information about different types of software and operating systems: - It describes system software like operating systems and utility programs that control hardware and allow the use of applications. It also describes application software that allows users to perform tasks. - The main types of operating systems discussed are Windows, Mac OS, UNIX/Linux, and operating systems for mobile devices. Key details are provided about versions of Windows and Mac OS. - Linux is described as an open-source version of UNIX available for free on the Internet. It confirms that Linux is true open-source software collaboratively modified by programmers worldwide.

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    IT USER FUNDAMENTALS

    Lecture: 03

    Instructor Sanam Fayaz


    Software!
    - the programs and other operating
    information used by a computer.
    Types of Software
    ▪ System Software
    ▪ Application Software
    System Software
    System software is a type of The operating system and System software is a software
    computer program that is utility programs that control that provides platform to other
    designed to run a computer's a computer system and allow software. Some examples can
    hardware and application you to use your computer. be operating systems, antivirus
    programs. software, disk formatting
    software, Computer language
    translators etc.
    Utility Programs
    ▪ Utility program: Software ▪ Utility software is software designed to help to
    that performs a specific analyze, configure, optimize or maintain a computer.
    task, usually related to It is used to support the computer infrastructure - in
    managing or maintaining contrast to application software, which is aimed at
    the computer system. directly performing tasks that benefit ordinary users.

    ▪ Many utilities are built into


    operating systems
    ▪ Utilities are also available
    as stand-alone products and
    as suites
    Application Software
    ▪ Programs that allow a user ▪ It also includes the category of mobile apps,
    to perform specific tasks on including communication apps such as WhatsApp or
    a computer. games.

    ▪ An application is any
    program, or group of
    programs, that is designed
    for the end user.
    Applications software (also
    called end-user programs)
    include such things as
    database programs, word
    processors, Web browsers
    and spreadsheets.
    The Operating System

    ▪ Operating system: A
    collection of programs that
    manage and coordinate the
    activities taking place within a
    computer system.
    ▪ Acts as an
    intermediary
    between the
    user and the
    computer.
    The Operating System

    ▪ Command line vs. graphical


    user interface (GUI)
    ▪ Most operating systems
    use GUI today
    Differences Among Operating Systems

    ▪ Personal vs. server operating system


    ▪ Personal operating system: designed to be installed on a
    single computer
    ▪ Server operating system: designed to be installed on a
    network server
    ▪ Client computers still use a personal operating system
    ▪ Server operating system controls access to network resources
    Operating Systems for
    Personal Computers and Servers
    ▪ DOS: Disk Operating System
    ▪ PC-DOS: Created originally for IBM microcomputers
    ▪ MS-DOS: used with IBM-compatible computers
    ▪ DOS traditionally used a command-line interface
    ▪ Can enter DOS commands in Windows
    Windows
    ▪ Windows: The predominate personal operating system
    developed by Microsoft Corporation

    ▪ Windows 95 and Windows 98


    ▪ Windows NT (New Technology
    ▪ Windows Me (Millennium Edition)
    ▪ Windows XP: Replaced both Windows 2000 and
    Windows Me
    ▪ Windows Vista: Replaced Windows XP
    ▪ Windows 7: released Oct. 2009
    ▪ Windows 8: October 25, 2012
    ▪ Windows 10: July 29, 2015
    Mac OS
    ▪ Mac OS: Proprietary operating
    system for computers made by
    Apple Corporation

    ▪ Originally set the standard


    for graphical user
    interfaces
    ▪ Mac OS X Mavericks:
    Most recent personal
    version
    UNIX
    ▪ UNIX: Operating system
    developed in the late 1960s for
    midrange servers
    ▪ More expensive, requires a
    higher level of technical
    knowledge.
    ▪ tends to be harder to install,
    maintain, and upgrade.
    Linux
    ▪ Linux: Version (flavor) of UNIX available without charge
    over the Internet
    ▪ Increasingly being used with personal computers,
    servers, mainframes, and supercomputers
    ▪ Is open-source software: has been collaboratively
    modified by volunteer programmers all over the world
    ▪ Originally used a command line interface, most recent
    versions use a GUI
    ▪ Much less expensive than Windows or Mac OS
    Operating Systems for
    Mobile Phones and Other Devices

    ▪ Windows Mobile: Designed for mobile phones


    ▪ Look and feel of desktop versions

    ▪ Android: Linux based OS developed by Open Handset


    Alliance (including Google)

    ▪ iOS is a mobile operating system created and


    developed by Apple Inc. exclusively for its hardware.
    Operating Systems for
    Mobile Phones and Other Devices
    ▪ BlackBerry Operating System: Designed for BlackBerry devices

    ▪ Palm OS and Palm webOS: Designed for Palm devices

    ▪ Symbian OS: Designed for use with smartphones


    Quick Quiz…
    1.

    Which of the following is the most recent


    personal version of Windows?
    a. Windows 10
    b. Windows Leopard
    c. Windows XP
    2&3

    Linux is an open source operating system


    available for free via the Internet.
    True or False

    The operating system most commonly used on


    Apple personal computers is
    ______________________.
    Are you Ready
    For an Activity?
    If YES…

    Then follow next steps.


    Check the OS (Android) version of your Phone

    Step 02 Step 04

    Open Phone Menu Select About Phone

    Step 05
    Step 01 Step 03
    Here comes the
    Turn on Your Phone Tap System Setting information of OS
    version
    That’s Enough
    for Today !

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