System software includes operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. It works behind the scenes to manage computer resources and the interaction between hardware, software, and users. There are different types of operating systems for mobile devices, desktops, and networks. Utilities are specialized programs that perform tasks like troubleshooting, antivirus scanning, backup, and file compression to optimize system performance. Common utilities included with Windows are File History, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter.
System software includes operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. It works behind the scenes to manage computer resources and the interaction between hardware, software, and users. There are different types of operating systems for mobile devices, desktops, and networks. Utilities are specialized programs that perform tasks like troubleshooting, antivirus scanning, backup, and file compression to optimize system performance. Common utilities included with Windows are File History, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter.
System software includes operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. It works behind the scenes to manage computer resources and the interaction between hardware, software, and users. There are different types of operating systems for mobile devices, desktops, and networks. Utilities are specialized programs that perform tasks like troubleshooting, antivirus scanning, backup, and file compression to optimize system performance. Common utilities included with Windows are File History, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter.
System software includes operating systems, utilities, device drivers, and language translators. It works behind the scenes to manage computer resources and the interaction between hardware, software, and users. There are different types of operating systems for mobile devices, desktops, and networks. Utilities are specialized programs that perform tasks like troubleshooting, antivirus scanning, backup, and file compression to optimize system performance. Common utilities included with Windows are File History, Disk Cleanup, and Disk Defragmenter.
1. Describe the differences between system software and
application software. 2. Identify the four types of system software. 3. Explain the basic functions, features, and categories of operating systems. 4. Compare mobile operating systems iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. 5. Compare desktop operating systems including Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, Linux, and virtualization. 6. System Software
Explain the purpose of utilities and utility suites.
7. Identify the four most essential utilities. 8. Describe Windows utility programs.
2 Introduction
● Computers and computer applications have
become a part of the fabric of every day life ● They are great as long as they are working ● We give little thought to the processes and programs running behind the scenes to keep them functioning effectively. ● Such programs (i.e. operating systems, utility programs, and device drivers) are the system System Software
software you learn about here.
3 System Software
● Works with end
users, application software, and computer hardware ● Handles the technical details ● Includes ● operating system System Software
● utilities ● device drivers ● language translators
4 Operating Systems A collection of programs that handle technical tasks ● Functions ● Manages computer resources ● Coordinate memory, processing, storage, printers and monitors ● Monitor system performance ● Schedule tasks ● Provide security ● Start-up the computer ● Provides user interface ● Graphical user interface (GUI) System Software
● Runs applications ● Multitasking ● Foreground and background applications
5 Features of an Operating System
● Booting – starting or restarting the computer
● Features in common with application software ● Icons ● Pointer ● Windows ● Menus ● Tabs ● Dialog boxes ● Help ● Gesture Control System Software
● Files and Folders
● Files share data and programs ● Folders store related files
6 Categories of Operating Systems
● Three basic categories
● Embedded operating systems – RTOS (real-time operating systems) ● Smartphones ● Smartwatches ● Video game systems ● Stand-alone operating systems ● Also called desktop operating system ● Network operating systems (linked computers) System Software
● Windows Server, Linux, Unix
● OS stored on network server which coordinates all communication between the other computers
7 Mobile Operating Systems
● Mobile OS ● Embedded operating system ● Less complicated and more specialized for wireless ● Some of the best known System Software
● Android ● iOS ● Windows Phone
8 Desktop Operating Systems
● Operating systems commonly used by
individuals ● Windows – most widely used ● Mac OS – powerful and easy to use ● UNIX – network; originally designed for Web ● LINUX – non proprietary; free from the Web System Software
9 Windows - Most Used OS
● Windows 8 ● Windows 10 ● Integrates the desktop ● Merges Windows OS with its mobile OS desktop and mobile operating systems System Software
10 Mac OS
● Mac OS X runs on Apple
computers ● Two most recent versions: ● OS X Mavericks ● Improved power management ● OS X Yosemite ● New user interface System Software
11 UNIX and LINUX
● UNIX operating system
● Servers on the Web ● Mainframe computers ● Personal Computers ● LINUX - version of UNIX ● Alternative to windows ● Open source - free ● Google Chrome OS based on Linux System Software
● Focuses on Internet connectivity and cloud
computing ● Speed is determined by the speed of the Internet
12 Virtualization
● Ability to support multiple operating
systems on a single physical machine ● Virtualization software ● Each virtual machine appears as a separate independent computer ● Host operating system System Software
● Guest operating system
● Parallels ● Mac to run Windows programs in OS X 13 Utilities
● Specialized programs to make computing easier
● Most essential utilities ● Troubleshooting or diagnostic programs ● Recognizes and correct problems ● Antivirus programs ● Guard your computer against viruses ● Backup programs ● Copies of files to restore if necessary System Software
● File compression programs
● Reduces the size of files for more efficient storage
14 Making IT Work for You – Mac OS X Activity Monitor
● Has your computer ever just stopped responding?
What do you do? ● Mac OS X Activity Monitor is designed to help. System Software
15 Windows Utilities
Windows Operating Systems includes utilities such
as: ● File History ● Can create a backup for your hard drive ● Disk Cleanup ● Identifies and eliminates non essential files ● Disk Defragmenter System Software
● Rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize
performance
16 File History
● Utility program included with Windows 8
● Makes a copy of all files in the libraries, contacts, favorites and the desktop ● Helps prevent the effect of disk failure System Software
17 Disk Cleanup
● Identifies and eliminates nonessential files
● Frees up valuable space and improves system performance System Software
18 Disk Defragmenter
● Files are organized in tracks and sectors
● Tracks – concentric ring ● Sectors – wedge-shaped sections of a track ● Optimize drives - utility program ● Identifies and eliminates unnecessary fragments ● Files become fragmented ● Broken up and stored in non contiguous space ● Rearranges files and unused disk space to optimize operations System Software
19 Utility Suites
● Combine several programs into one
package ● Less expensive ● Popular suites ● Bit Defender ● Norton Utilities ● Kaspersky System Software
20 Careers In IT
● Computer Support Specialist or Technical
Support Specialist ● Provide technical support to customers and other users ● Resolve common networking problems and use troubleshooting programs to diagnose problems ● Employers look for an advanced associate degree or bachelors degree, good analytical, customer service, communication and people System Software
skills ● Computer support specialist can expect to earn $29K - $40K annually
21 A Look to the Future – Self Healing Computers
● Self Healing Computers
● Could mean an end to computer crashes and performance problems ● Fix software problems ● Reroute functions around broken hardware ● IBM’s Automatic Computing Initiative (ACI) ● Handles time-consuming maintenance ● Self-regulating and virtually invisible System Software
