Chapter 14

14.2  System Software

Operating system: make the system resources and allow users to run other application software

Utility program - perform specific tasks include system security, data protection and resource optimization

Driver program - allow a specific peripheral to communicate with the computer system

Basic features of an operating system

Basic Function of Operating system

- Device configuration (e.g. 裝置管理員 Device Manager)

- File Management (e.g. 檔案總管 Windows Explorer)

- Memory Management

- Interface platform

- network communication management

Example of Common Operating System (May 11, 2014)

Linux Distribution:  

Ubuntu 14.04 http://www.ubuntu.com

   Different version are available

Windows 10

   Different version (Home, Pro, Mobile)

Windows Server 2012 http://www.microsoft.com 

14.2.3 Utility Programs

Groups of program to enhance an OS. Many are built in the OS.

Backup utility

Data Recovery utility

File manager

Anti-virus software

Program uninstaller

Disk Scanning program

Disk defragmenter (work on magnetic hard disk, Don't do it in solid state hard disk)

14.2.4 Driver Programs

14.3 Application Software

Productivity Software

Communication software

Multimedia Software

Entertainment and education software

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