CHAPTER 7 : TYPES OF UTILITY AND OPERATING SYTEMS.

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

Operating systems

Utilizing systems

OPERATING SYSTEMS A set of programs containing instructions that works together to coordinate all activities among computer hardware resources. Operating systems functions Starting and shutting down the computer Providing a user interface : Managing programs Managing memory Coordinating task Configuring devices Establishing an internet connection Monitoring performance Providing file management and other utilities Updating software automatically Controlling a network Administrating security Types of operating systems Stand alone Server Embedded - complete operating system - Operating systems that is - Operating system most on works on a desktop, designed specifically to mobile devices notebook computer, mobile support a network - iPhone OS blackberry computing devices - WS08 to WS03 novells Android - W7 mac OS X UNIX NetWare for clients/server LINUX networks UTILITY PROGRAMS A type of system software that allow a user to perform maintenance-type tasks, usually related to managing a computer, devices or programs Types of utility programs file manager search utility uninstaller image viewer disk cleanup disk defragmenter backup & restore utilities screen saver personal firewall antivirus programs spyware & adware removers internet filters file compressions media player disc burning personal computer maintenance