Week 14: chapter 7 (Operating systems and utility programs) 75% complete

After completing this chapter, you will be able to: Operating Systems and Utility Programs

1. Define system software and identify the two types of system software

2. Describe each of these functions of an operating system: starting and shutting down a computer, providing a user interface, managing memory, coordinating tasks, configuring devices, establishing an Internet connection, monitoring performance, providing file management and other utilities, updating automatically, controlling a network, and administering security
3. Summarize the features of several stand-alone operating systems: Windows, Mac OS, UNIX, and Linux

4. Identify various server operating systems

5. Briefly describe several embedded operating systems: Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, iPhone OS, BlackBerry, Google Android, Embedded Linux, and Symbian OS

6. Explain the purpose of several utility programs: file manager, search utility, image viewer, uninstaller, disk cleanup, disk defragmenter, backup and restore utilities, screen saver, personal firewall, antivirus programs, spyware and adware removers, Internet filters, file compression, media player, disc burning, and personal computer maintenance.

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