Operating+Systems

An operating system (OS) is the most important program that runs on a computer. Every general-purpose computer must have an operating system to run other programs. Operating systems perform basic tasks, such as recognizing input from the keyboard, sending output to the display screen, keeping track of files and directories on the disk, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.

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[|Read this article] which describes how operating systems work

Task 1
Answer the following questions:

1) List four functions of an operating system.

2) State the operating system used in:

a) Your school

b) Your home.

3) Research and explain the meaning of these terms:

a) WIMP

b)GUI

c) Icon


 * Task 2**

Different hardware requires different operating systems. Make a list of as many different operating systems as you can. You should consider:


 * PCs
 * Apple Macs
 * Tablets
 * Mobile phones


 * Task 3**

Create a user guide that a new user might use when using the operating system that you are currently using.

Make sure it contains:


 * Type of computer
 * Operating System
 * How to create a folder
 * How to save a program into a folder
 * How to rename a file
 * How to move a file to another folder
 * How to delete a file

Make sure it is clear, use to understand and has screenshots helping the user if it is their first time using the operating system.