Unit 1, Objective 3
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How the operating system controls your computer
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Objective: “I can explore, manage, and demonstrate a basic understanding of operating systems.”
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#1 An Operating System is like gasoline for a car.
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An operating system talks between the ___________ and the _____________________.
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It’s the _______ man. It’s the _________ that makes the car go. Without gas, a car will not run.
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Computer ____________ are like the car’s ___________, _______, ______, and ________.
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#2 What is an Operating System?
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An operating system is:
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An operating system is NOT:
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The operating system KERNAL is:
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Device drivers are:
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The operating system “talks” between:
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#3 Boot Up Process
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The BOOT PROCESS is:
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List (5) five of your favorite games that are proprietary software:
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#4 History of “The Boot Process”
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“Pull yourself up by your _______________”
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Meaning …
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Origin
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Early computers used a process called bootstrapping which alludes to this phrase
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#5 Why an Operating System?
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Without an Operating System (OS), a computer is nothing more than a ________________ collection of ____________. The operating system makes the computer usable and stable.
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List at least four (4) common computer operating systems used today.
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List at least two (2) mobile device operating systems.
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The operating system manages all __________ on the computer or mobile ____________.
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An operating system can be used to manipulate a computer’s desktop, files, and drives.
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Objective: “I can use the following effectively and productively: Windows, folders, files, and shortcuts.”
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#1 Command vs. GUI Interfaces
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A command OS interface is simply ________________ with only the use of a _____________.
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List three (3) command or text-based operating systems.
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List three (3) GUI environments
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#2 Computer Desktop Environment
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Desktop GUIs help the user in easily _____________, ____________, and ______________ many important and frequently accessed specific operating system (OS) features.
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A _____________ environment typically consists of icons, windows, toolbars, folders, wallpapers and desktop gadgets.
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#3 Computer Drives
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A:
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D: to Z:
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#4 Computer Folders
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A folder (or directory) is:
Create a new folder by:
Label folders on a computer just like:
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#5 Computer Files
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A computer file is:
A file is durable in the sense that it:
Computer files can be:
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#6 Shortcuts
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Ctrl + X is used to
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Ctrl + C is used to
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Ctrl + V is used to
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Ctrl + Z is used to
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Ctrl + B is used to
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Press Insert to
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Ctrl + S is used to
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Ctrl + A is used to
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Differences in Operating System Environments
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Objective: “I can discuss the differences and capabilities between UNIX, Linux, Mac, and Windows operating system environments.”
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#1 UNIX Operating System
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The UNIX operating system is:
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The UNIX environment and the:
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Both UNIX and:
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#2 LINUX Operating
System
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#3 Apple OS X Operating System
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OS X is the:
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OS X is based upon the Mach kernel.
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One of the:
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Also, drop shadows were:
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#4 Microsoft Windows Operating System
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List at least seven (7) devices that the Windows Operating System runs on:
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As of April 2013, the:
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About what percentage of the Desktop OS market does Microsoft have?
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From the graphics shown in the PowerPoint, which Operating System currently has the most market share?
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Mobile Operating Systems
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Objective: “I can discuss the differences in mobile device operating system environments.”
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#1 Mobile Device Operating Systems (ANDROID)
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Android is a:
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Initially developed by Android, Inc., which:
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Android’s open source code and permissive licensing allows:
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Android is the:
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#2 Mobile Device Operating Systems (APPLE)
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Apple iOS (previously iPhone OS) is a :
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Unlike Microsoft's Windows Phone and Google's Android, Apple does not:
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List at least four (4) Apple devices that iOS runs on:
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As of June 2013, Apple's App Store contained more than:
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These apps have collectively been downloaded more than:
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#3 Mobile Device Operating Systems (Android vs. Apple)
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Which is better? Android or Apple? Skim the following article: http://techland.time.com/2013/04/16/ios-vs-android/
In your opinion, “twitter” in no more than 140 characters why Android is better than Apple or why Apple is better than Android:
In Quarter 1 of 2013, did Window’s Phone or Apple’s iOS have more market share (total sales)?
In Quarter 1 of 2013, did Android or Apple’s iOS have more market share (total sales)?
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PC vs. Apple Platform Systems
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Objective: “I can understand the difference between Microsoft (PC platform) and Apple (Mac Platform).”
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#1 Microsoft vs. Apple (What’s the difference?)
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Who is the founder of Microsoft? Is he still alive? What is his role in Microsoft? Net Worth?
Who is the founder of Apple? Is he still alive? Net Worth?
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#2 Mac vs. PC
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Write your twitter here:
Twitter in 140 characters or less why people love Apple computers and devices?
Write your twitter here:
Twitter in 140 characters or less why do people love PC computers (like Dell, Toshiba, HP, Sony, and the list goes on and on and on and on); remember these systems run operating systems like Windows, LINUX, or UNIX:
Write your twitter here:
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#3 “Open” vs. “Closed” Architecture
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Which systems have an “open” hardware architecture and which systems have a “closed” architecture system?
Open or Closed?
(generic PCs)
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Open or Closed?
(build your own PC)
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Open or Closed?
(Apple Computers)
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#4 Open Architecture Systems
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WINDOWS and ANDROID are “Open Architecture” Operating Systems
ALL NON-Apple Computers have an “Open Architecture” hardware system (HP, Dell, Toshiba, Asus, Lenovo, Sony, build your own PC, etc.)
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Individuals can
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Anyone can
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#5 Closed Architecture Systems
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Apple iOS7 is a “Closed Architecture” Operating System
Apple Computers and Apple Products have a:
Individuals must:
Individuals CANNOT:
ONLY Apple can do the following:
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#6 Apple Computers vs. PC (Personal Computers)
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List the advantages of Apple Computers:
List the disadvantages of Apple Computers:
List the advantages of PC Computers:
List the disadvantages of PC Computers:
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#7 Windows 98 Crashes On Live T.V. During Presentation
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Watch the short video, then answer the following question:
How does Bill Gates react when his new operating system crashes during a live TV presentation?
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Other Notes:
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