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Operating Systems (OS)
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Cambridge IGCSE Computing (Computer Software) Mind Map on Operating Systems (OS), created by rwc.carlton on 15/11/2014.
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Operating Systems (OS)
Defintion
Collection of programs that control the system hardware resources
Acts as a common programming layer between hardware and the user
This extracts complexity of hardware away from the user
Perfroms all the technical complex parts of running a computer with you just doing a very simplified version
Controls communication to the peripherals devices
Speakers
Secondary Storages
HDD
SDD
Microphones
Resource Manager
Manages and allocates resources of the computer to allow multitasking
Tasks compete for resources e.g. processor time, memory – the OS allocates resources to these processes.
Security Handling
On multi-users system, it allows users with correct permissions to access resources.
Allows safe file sharing as required
Stops other users reading your files
Client
Allows user access to word, excel
Examples
Windows OS
Linux
Mac OS
Server
Dedicated computer for other computers to access
Can host
Files
Gaming
Streaming movies, music etc.
Windows server, Mac server, Linux (raspberry pie)
Features of a GUI (Graphical User Interface)
WIMP
Windows
Icons
Menus
Pointers
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