OPERATING
SYSTEMS AND
APPLICATION
SOFTWARE
By: Shayliana Rodriguez
2nd period
Operating • What is an operating system? An operating system is
System the software that supports a computer's basic
functions.
• What is the purpose of an operating system? It acts as
an intermediary between programs and the computer
hardware.
• Which operating system would you choose and why? I
would choose MacOs, because it’s up to date and
everyone is familiar with it.
MacOs • Who created it? Apple
• Steve Jobs was removed from management by Apple
in 1985. Apple was always facing commercial
difficulties inside their development. After their
financial losses, they made CEO, Gil Amelio, resign and
later asked Steve Jobs to take over.
• System features that MacOs provides is:
I. Siri
II. iCloud Drive and Optimized Storage
III. Auto unlock and Universal Clipboard
IV. Tabs and Picture-in-Picture
V. Apple File System
VI. Night Shift
Windows 10 • Who created it? Microsoft
• It was released on July 29, 2015. It was made as a
personal computer as part of the Windows NT family of
operating systems. It’s the first version of windows that
receives ongoing feature updates.
• System features Windows 10 provides:
I. User interface and desktop
II. System security
III. Command Line
IV. Storage Requirements
V. Online services and functionality
VI. Multimedia and gaming
Chrome OS • Who created it? Google
• Google announced the project in July 2009. Chrome OS
was googles first attempt at a desktop operating
system, and was released May of 2011.
• System features of ChromeOS:
I. User interface
II. Architecture
III. Hardware Support
IV. Printing
V. Security
VI. Shell Access
Application • What is application software? An application program
Software is a computer program designed to perform a group of
coordinated functions, tasks, or activities for the
benefit of the user.
Microsoft • Type? Word Processing
Word • Who created it? Microsoft
• In MS Word, you can use styles to make your paper
look better. You can use a format painter and
autocorrect for spelling uses.
• Examples when you would use this:
I. Writing an essay
II. To make resumes
III. Creating a template
Microsoft • Type? Spreadsheet software
Excel • Who created it? Microsoft
• With MS Excel, you can create Pivot tables. This
application software helps with organizing.
• Examples when you would use this:
I. Analyzing data
II. Retrieving numerical data
III. Create lists
Media • Type? Multimedia software
Player • Who created it? Windows
• Media Player allows you to listen to music. It helps
watch videos, movies, and listen to anything.
• Examples when you would use this:
I. DVD’s
II. Music
III. Movies