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Explore the core functions of operating systems such as multitasking, memory management, user interfaces, file management, and backup processes. Learn about different operating system categories and file storage techniques. Discover the key elements of popular operating systems like Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, and Linux. Dive into virtual machine software and handheld backup solutions.
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Operating System Activities • An operating system is a type of system software that acts as the master controller for all activities that take place within a computer system Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Operating System Activities Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Operating System Activities • Multitasking provides process and memory management services that allow two or more tasks, jobs, or programs to run simultaneously • Within a single program, multithreading allows multiple parts, or threads, to run simultaneously • When multiple programs are running, the OS should prevent a memory leak—a situation in which instructions and data from one area of memory overflow into memory allocated to another program Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Operating System Activities • Operating System Categories • Single-user operating system • Multiuser operating system • Server operating system • Desktop operating system • Handheld operating system Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
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User Interfaces • The combination of hardware and software that helps people and computers communicate with each other Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
User Interfaces • Buttons, menu bars, toolbars, taskbars, and Ribbons Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
User Interfaces • Menus, submenus, and dialog boxes Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
The Boot Process Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Microsoft Windows CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Mac OS CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Mac OS CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Mac OS • Popular virtual machine software such as VMware and Parallels Desktop can run on most computers with Intel microprocessors, including Intel Macs, PCs, and generic Linux computers Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
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DOS • Disk Operating System • First operating system that many used Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Handheld and Tablet Operating Systems Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
File Directories and Folders • An operating system maintains a directory for each storage disk, CD, DVD, BD, or USB flash drive • Root directory • Subdirectory • Depicted as folders • A computer’s file location is defined by a file specification, or path Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
File Formats • A software application can open files that exist in its native file format, plus several additional file formats Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
File Formats CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Application-Based File Management • Applications generally provide a way to open files and save them in a specific folder on a designated storage device CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Application-Based File Management Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
File Management Utilities • File management utilities show you the files stored on your disks and help you work with them CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Windows Explorer CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Windows Explorer CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Physical File Storage • The physical storage model describes what happens on the disks and in the circuits • Storage media must be formatted before it can store files • The formatting process divides the disk into tracks and sectors Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Physical File Storage Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Physical File Storage • The file system keeps track of the names and locations of files • NTFS • Master File Table (MFT) Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Physical File Storage • Fragmented files are stored in noncontiguous clusters and decrease performance • Defragmentation utilities rearrange files so that they are stored in contiguous clusters CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Backup Basics Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Synchronization Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Windows Backup CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Windows Backup Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Windows Backup CLICK TO START Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Virtual Machines Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management
Handheld Backup Chapter 4: Operating Systems and File Management