OS: Operating System

What is an operating system?     

An operating system is the most important program that runs the computer. The operating systems recognize the input on the keyboards, recognize the printers, and they keep track of the files.

What is the difference between an OS, an application, and an app?

An OS is the system software allowing computers to work. Applications are the softwares you install in the OS of your computer. Finally, and app is an abbreviation for application, and has a smaller weight program.

What are the main operating systems in the world?

Windows 7: OS released in 2009, it includes several multimedia features as well as the famous “windows touch”.

Windows 8: OS released in 2012. Has a new interface in use in comparison with windows 7.

Ubuntu: OS released in 2004. Is a combination of Macintosh and Windows. Has a similar look to the mac, but the shortcuts are similar to windows.

Windows XP Professional: released in 2001. Is a better version of Windows 9.5.

Macintosh OS X: released in 2001. All mac computers run with this OS X since its beginning.

Write a brief comparative report of operative systems (Windows, Mac OS, Linux).

The differences between Windows and Mac are not many. In the old days, there used to be more notable differences, but nowadays this two OS are basically the same. ON the other hand, Linux is a free OS that comes with the not so powerful computers.

Why do you use the operating system that you use? Give 3 reasons.

My Operating System is Windows 7. The main reason I have this OS is because is the one my father installed in my computer when he first bought it. Second of all, I really happy with Windows 7 because it contains all the things I need. The last reason I have this Operating System, is because its of very simple use, and I don’t really need anything fancier. I am very happy with this one.

  By: Elena Lamana 10th Grade