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Tuesday, August 09, 2011

QuIz6

1. Define system software and identify the two types of system software.
 System software refers to the files and programs that make up your computer's operating system
      
          2 Types Of System Software
                    >Operating System
                >Utility Program
2. Briefly describe various server operating systems: Windows Server, UNIX,Linux, Solaris, and NetWare.

     Windows Server is a brand name for a group of server operating systems released by Microsoft Corporation

     Unix  is amultitasking, multi-user computer operating system originally developed in 1969 by a group of AT&T employees at Bell Labs. 

     Linux refers to the family of Unix-like computer operating systems using the Linux kernel. 
    
     Solaris is a Unix operating system originally developed by Sun Microsystems.

     NetWare is a network operating system developed by Novell, Inc.

3. Summarize the features of several embedded operating systems: Windows Embedded CE, Windows Mobile, Palm OS, iPhone OS, BlackBerry, Google Android, Embedded Linux, and Symbian OS.
    Microsoft Windows CEis an operating system developed  by Microsoft for embedded systems.

      Features Windows Mobile
Palm OS  is designed for ease of use with a touchscreen-based graphical user interface.
Features:
  • Simple, single-tasking environment to allow launching of full screen applications with a basic, common GUI set
  • Monochrome or color screens with resolutions up to 480x320 pixel
  • Handwriting recognition input system called Graffiti 2
  • HotSync technology for data synchronization with desktop computers
  • Sound playback and record capabilities
  • Simple security model: Device can be locked by password, arbitrary application records can be made private
  • TCP/IP network access
  • Serial port/USBinfraredBluetooth and Wi-Fi connections
  • Expansion memory card support
  • Defined standard data format for personal information management applications to store calendar, address, task and note entries, accessible by third-party applications.
- iPhone OS Features:
  • Multitasking
  • Fast App Switching
  • Local Notification
  • App Folders
  • New App E-mail
  • iBooks
- Blackberry Features:
  • Multi-touch Interface
  • Webkit Browser
  • Home Screen
  • Universal Search
  • Context Sensitive Menus
  • Social Tools
Google Android Features:
  • Handset layouts
  • Storage
  • Connectivity
  • Messaging
  • Multiple language support
  • Web browser
  • Java support
  • Media support
  • Streaming media support
  • Additional hardware support
  • Multi-touch
  • Bluetooth
  • Video calling
  • Multitasking
  • Tethering
  • Screen Capture
4. Explain the purpose of several utility programs: file manager, search utility, image viewer, uninstaller, disk cleanup, disk defragmenter, backup and restore utilities, screen saver,

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