Operating Systems and Utility Programs

Operating
Systems and
Utility
Programs
System Software
What is system software?
Programs that
maintain operation
of computer
Two types are

operating systems
and utility programs
Operating system (OS)

(sometimes called the platform)
coordinates all activities
among computer
hardware
resources
p. 398
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Operating Systems
What are the functions of an operating system?
start the computer
provide a user interface
manage programs
administer
security
manage
memory
control a
network
provide file
management and
other utilities
p. 398 - 399 Fig. 8-1
monitor
performance
establish an
Internet connection
schedule jobs and

configure devices
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Operating Systems
What is a cross-platform application?
Runs identically on multiple operating systems
Operating system that computer uses is sometimes

called the platform
Application
OperatingSystem/
PlatformA
p. 399
OperatingSystem/
PlatformB
OperatingSystem/
PlatformC
OperatingSystem/
PlatformD
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Operating System Functions

What is booting?
Process of starting or restarting a computer
p. 400 Fig. 8-2
Cold boot
Turning on
computer that has
been powered off
Warm boot
Restarting
computer that is
powered on
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What is a recovery disk?
Contains system files that will start computer when

computer cannot boot
p. 402
Also called boot disk
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What is a user interface?
Controls how you enter data and instructions and how

information displays on screen
command-line interface
p. 402 Fig. 8-4
menu-driven interface
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What is a graphical user interface
(GUI)?
User interacts with

menus and visual
images such as icons
and buttons
p. 402 Fig. 8-4
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What is single user/
multitasking?
Working on two or
more programs that
reside in memory at
same time
p. 403 - 404 Fig. 8-5
Foreground contains
program you are using
Background contains
programs that are
running but are not
in use
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What are other program management features of
operating systems?
multiprocessing
Can support two
or more processors
running programs
at same time
Enables two or
more users to
run programs
simultaneously
multiuser
fault-tolerant computer
p. 405
Continues to
operate when one
of its components
fails
Has duplicate
components such as
processors, memory,
and disk drives
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What is memory management?
Optimizing use of random access memory (RAM)

With virtual memory (VM), portion of hard disk is
allocated to function as RAM
Step 1. The
operating system
transfers the least
recently used data
and program
instructions to disk
because RAM is
needed for other
functions.
p. 405 - 406 Fig. 8-7
Step 2. The
operating system
transfers data and
program instructions
from hard disk to
RAM when they are
needed.
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How does an operating system schedule jobs?
Adjusts schedule
based on
jobs priority
A job is operation
the processor manages
p. 406 - 407
Receiving data
from input device
Sending
information
to output device
Processing
instructions
Transferring items
between storage
and memory
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What is spooling?
Sending print jobs to buffer instead of

directly to printer
Print jobs line up in queue
p. 407 Fig. 8-8
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What is a device driver?
Program that
tells operating system
how to communicate
with device
Also called driver
Device
Driver
With Plug and Play,

operating system
automatically configures
new devices as you
install them
Click to view Web

Link, click Chapter 8, Click
Web Link from left
navigation, then click
Plug and Play below Chapter 8
p. 407
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How do you establish an Internet connection?
Windows XP includes New

Connection Wizard
p. 409 Fig. 8-10
Guides user through setting

up connection between
computer and Internet
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What is a network operating system?
Allows users to share printer, Internet

access, files, and programs on a network
Administers security
by establishing user
name and password for
each user
p. 410 Fig. 8-12
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Operating System Utility

Programs
What is a utility program?
System software that performs

maintenance-type tasks
p. 411 Fig. 8-13
Also called
utility
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Programs
What is a file manager?
Performs functions such as copying, renaming,

deleting, and moving files
Image viewer
displays contents
of graphics file
when you double
click on it
p. 412 Figs. 8-148-15
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Programs
What is a personal firewall?
Detects and protects a personal computer from

unauthorized intrusions
The latest update
to Windows XP
automatically
enables the builtin personal
firewall upon
installation
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Personal Firewalls below
Chapter 8
p. 413 Figs. 8-16
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Programs
What is an uninstaller?
Removes a
program and
all associated files
p. 413
In Windows XP,
uninstaller is in Add/Remove
Programs in Control Panel
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Programs
What is a disk scanner?
Detects and corrects

problems on hard disk
Searches for and removes
unnecessary files
p. 414 Fig. 8-17
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Programs
What is a disk defragmenter?
Reorganizes files and unused space on hard

disk so programs run faster
fragmented disk
disk after
defragmentation
process
p. 414 Fig. 8-18
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Programs
What is a diagnostic utility?
Compiles technical information

about hardware and some
software
Prepares report outlining
problems
p. 414 Fig. 8-19
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Programs
What is a backup utility?
Copies selected files or entire hard disk onto

another storage medium
Most compress files

during backup to
require less storage
space
p. 415 Fig. 8-20
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Programs
What is a screen saver?
Causes monitors screen to display moving

image or blank screen if there is no activity
for a specified time
To secure computer,
user configures screen
saver to require
password to
deactivate
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Screen Savers below Chapter 8
p. 415 Fig. 8-21
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Types of Operating Systems

What are some characteristics of operating systems?
Devicedependent
Runs only on specific
type of computer
Proprietary
software
Privately owned and
limited to specific vendor
or computer model
Downward
compatible
Works with application
software written for
earlier version of
operating system
p. 415 - 416
Deviceindependent
Runs on many
manufacturers
computers
Upward
compatible
Runs on new versions of
operating system
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Types of Operating Systems

What are three categories of operating systems?
Embedded
Network
Stand-alone
p. 416
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Stand-Alone Operating Systems

What is DOS (Disk Operating System)?
Developedin
early1980s
forpersonal
computers
Hardlyusedtoday
becauseitdoes
notofferGUI
p. 417
D Usedcommandline
interfacewhenfirst
O
developed,later
developed,later
includedmenus
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How do Windows
versions compare?
p. 417 Fig. 8-23
WindowsVersion
YearReleased
Windows3.x
1990
WindowsNT3.1
1993
Windows95
1995
WindowsNTWorkstation4.0
1996
Windows98
1998
WindowsMillenniumEdition
2000
Windows2000Professional
2000
WindowsXP
2001
WindowsXPSP2
2004
WindowsVista
2006
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What is Windows XP?
Fast, reliable Windows operating system
Available in five
editions:
Home Edition,
Professional Edition,
Tablet PC Edition,
Media Center Edition,
and 64-bit Edition
p. 417 Fig. 8-24
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What is Windows Vista?
Successor to Windows XP, containing a new

interface and new / enhanced features
Available in several
editions, grouped into
Home and Business
categories
Click to view Web Link,

click Chapter 8, Click Web Link
from left navigation,
then click Windows Vista
below Chapter 8
p. 419 Fig. 8-26
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What are some features of Windows Vista?
WindowsVistaFeatures
ReliabilityandPerformance
Security
InformationManagement
AppearanceandNavigation
CommunicationsandtheInternet
p. 419
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What is Mac OS X?
Available only for computers manufactured

by Apple
Macintosh operating
system has been
model for most GUIs
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Mac OS X below Chapter 8
p. 420 Fig. 8-28
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What is UNIX?
Used by power users because of its flexibility

and power
Most versions
offer GUI
Available for
computers of all
sizes
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
UNIX below Chapter 8
p. 420 Fig. 8-29
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What is Linux?
Popular, free, multitasking UNIX-type

operating system
Open-source software
code is available to
public
Both a stand-alone
and a network
operating system
e
Red Hat provides a version of Linux called Red Hat

Enterprise Linux.
p. 421 Fig. 8-30
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Network Operating Systems

What are examples of network
operating systems?
NetWare
Designedfor
client/server
networks
Windows
Server2003
UNIX/Linux
UpgradetoWindows
2000Server
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Solaris below Chapter 8
p. 422 - 423
Multipurpose
operatingsystem
Solaris
VersionofUNIX
developedbySun
Microsystems
Specificallyfor
ecommerce
applications
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Embedded Operating Systems

What is an embedded operating system?
Found on most mobile

computers, PDAs, and other
small devices
Windows CE is
scaled-down version of
Windows
p. 423 Fig. 8-31
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What are two operating systems for PDAs?
Windows Mobile for Pocket PC

Palm OS for Palm
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Windows Mobile
below Chapter 8
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
Palm OS below Chapter 8
p. 423 - 424 Figs. 8-32 - 8-33
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What is Embedded Linux?
Scaled-down Linux operating system

designed for PDAs, smart phones,
smart watches, set-top boxes,
Internet telephones, and other
devices
Offers many PIM functions
p. 425 Fig. 8-34
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What is Symbian OS?
Open-source, multitasking operating system

designed for smart phones
Make telephone calls,
save appointments,
browse Web, send
and receive e-mail
and faxes, and more
p. 425 Fig. 8-35
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Stand-Alone Utility Programs

What is a virus?
Potentially damaging computer program

Affects computer without users knowledge
SIGNSOF
VIRUS
INFECTION
p. 425 Fig. 8-36
An unusual message or image is displayed on the

computer screen
An unusual sound or music plays randomly
The available memory is less than what should be
available
A program or file suddenly is missing
An unknown program or file mysteriously appears
The size of a file changes without explanation
A file becomes corrupted
A program or file does not work properly
System properties change
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What is an antivirus program?
Identifies and removes viruses in memory, storage

media, and incoming files
Must be updated frequently
p. 425 - 426 Fig. 8-37
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What is spyware?
p. 426
Program placed on a computer without the users

knowledge that secretly collects information about the
user
Often enters a computer as a result of a user installing
a new program
A spyware remover is a program that detects and
deletes spyware
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What are internet filters?
Programs that remove or block certain items from

being displayed
AntiSpam
Programs
Web
Filters
Popup
Blockers
p. 426 - 427
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What is a file compression utility?
Shrinks size of files to free up room

and improve performance
Compressed files are sometimes called
zipped files
Two popular utilities:
PKZIP and WinZip
Click to view Web

Web Link from left
File Compression Utilities
below Chapter 8
p. 427 Fig. 8-38
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What is CD/DVD burning software?
Writes text, graphics,

audio, and video files to
a recordable or
rewriteable CD or DVD
p. 428 Fig. 8-39
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What is a personal computer maintenance utility?
Identifies and fixes operating system problems and

disk problems
Some continuously
monitor computer to
identify problems
before they occur
p. 428 Fig. 8-40
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Operating

Two types are

Operating system (OS)

provide a user interface

schedule jobs and

Runs identically on multiple operating systems

Operating system that computer uses is sometimes

Operating System Functions

Process of starting or restarting a computer

p. 400 Fig. 8-2

Operating System Functions

Contains system files that will start computer when

Also called boot disk

Operating System Functions

Controls how you enter data and instructions and how

p. 402 Fig. 8-4

Operating System Functions

User interacts with

p. 402 Fig. 8-4

Operating System Functions

p. 403 - 404 Fig. 8-5

Operating System Functions

Operating System Functions

Optimizing use of random access memory (RAM)

p. 405 - 406 Fig. 8-7

Operating System Functions

Operating System Functions

Sending print jobs to buffer instead of

p. 407 Fig. 8-8

Operating System Functions

Also called driver

With Plug and Play,

Click to view Web

Operating System Functions

Windows XP includes New

p. 409 Fig. 8-10

Guides user through setting

Operating System Functions

Allows users to share printer, Internet

p. 410 Fig. 8-12

Operating System Utility

System software that performs

p. 411 Fig. 8-13

Operating System Utility

Performs functions such as copying, renaming,

p. 412 Figs. 8-148-15

Operating System Utility

Detects and protects a personal computer from

Click to view Web

Operating System Utility

Operating System Utility

Detects and corrects

p. 414 Fig. 8-17

Operating System Utility

Reorganizes files and unused space on hard

p. 414 Fig. 8-18

Operating System Utility

Compiles technical information

p. 414 Fig. 8-19