Chapter Seven Outline
Operating System Functions
- Starting a Computer
- Providing a User Interface
- Managing Programs
- Managing Memory
- Scheduling Jobs
- Configuring Devices
- Establishing an Internet Connection
- Monitering Performance
- Providing File Management and Other Utilities
- Controlling a Network
- Administering Security
Operating System Utility Programs
- File Manager
- Image Viewer
- Uninstaller
- Disk Scanner
- Disk Defragmenter
- Diagnostic Utility
- Backup Utility
- Screen Saver
Stand-Alone Operating Systems
DOS
Windows XP
Mac OS X
UNIX
Linux
Network Operating Systems
Embedded Operating Systems
Stand-Alone Utility Programs
- Antivirus Programs
- Personal Firewalls
- File Compensation
- File Comprehension
- Personal Computer Maintainance
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