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Operating systems and application software

Operating systems and application software

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


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