LAB EXERCISE-I.T 111...^^

BOOTING- is a bootstrapping process that starts operating system when the user turns on a computer system.

GUI- a graphical user interface is a type of user interface that allows users to interact with electronic devices with images rather than text commands.

LINUX- is a computer operating system which is based on free and open source software, can be installed on a wide variety of computer hardware, ranging from mobile phones, tablet computers, routers and video game consoles, to desktop computers, mainframes and supercomputers.


MACINTOSH OS-Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer, Inc.) for their Macintosh line of computer systems.


MS-DOS-  is an operating system for x86-based personal computers. It was the most commonly used member of the DOS family of operating systems^.



MULTITASKING-Running two or more programs at the same time on the same single-processor (single CPU) computer.
may refer to the ff:

COMPUTER MULTITASKING-the apparent simultaneous performance of two or more tasks by a computer's central processing unit.

MEDIA MULTITASKING- could involve using a computer, mp3, or any other form of media in conjunction with one another.
HUMAN MULTITASKING- The ability of a person to perform more than one task at the same time.

NOS-Set of programs that, as a part of an operating system (OS), provide file and print services, directory services, and security to computers connected via a network.

OS-An operating system (OS) is software, consisting of programs and data, that runs on computers, manages computer hardware resources, and provides common services for execution of various application software.

SYSTEM SOFTWARE- is computer software designed to operate the computer hardware and to provide a platform for running application software.


APLICATION SOFTWARE- also known as an application or an "app", is computer software designed to help the user to perform specific tasks.

UNIX-Powerful, multi-user, multitasking, and extremely stable 32-bit computer operating system and the platform on which internet was built and continues to work.


UTILITY PROGRAM-A program that performs a specific task related to the management of computer functions, resources, or files, as password protection, memory management, virus protection, and file compression.

WINDOWS-A trademark for any of a series of GUIs or GUI-based computer operating systems.

                    -Windows makes a computer system user-friendly by providing a graphical display and organizing information so that it can be easily accessed. 

WINDOWS CE-  is a distinct operating system and kernel, rather than a trimmed-down version of desktop Windows.

WINDOWS MOBILE-Windows Mobile is a mobile operating system developed by Microsoft that was used in smartphones and mobile devices.

*DIFFERENTIATE*

MAC OS vs WINDOWS vs UNIX

MAC OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. (formerly Apple Computer, Inc.) for their Macintosh line of computer systems.WINDOWS  came to dominate the world's personal computer market, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced in 1984.UNIX Powerful, multi-user, multitasking, and extremely stable 32-bit computer operating system and the platform on which internet was built and continues to work.