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Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education
McGraw-Hill Technology Education Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education
Chapter 7B
Survey of PC and
Network Operating
Systems
7B-3
PC Operating Systems
• Microsoft Windows is the most popular
– Installed more than other OS combined
– Installed on about 95% of computers
– Apple and Linux represent the other 5%
7B-4
PC Operating Systems
• DOS
– Disk Operating System
– Single user single-tasking OS
– Command line interface
– 16-bit OS
– Powerful
– Fast
– Supports legacy applications
7B-5
DOS Application
7B-6
PC Operating Systems
• Windows NT
– Designed for a powerful system
– 32-bit OS
– Very stable
– Windows NT Workstation
• Single user multi tasking OS
– Windows NT Server
• Multi user multi tasking OS
• Network operating system
7B-7
PC Operating Systems
• Windows 9x
– 95, 98, and Millennium Edition (Me)
– 32-bit OS
• Supported 16-bit programs well
– Very pretty not stable OS
– Still found in large corporations
– 95 introduced the Start button
– 98 introduced active desktop
– Me improved multimedia software
7B-8
PC Operating Systems
• Windows 2000
– Look of 9x with NT stability
– Optimized for office and developers
– Application software ran very well
– Entertainment software ran very poorly
7B-9
PC Operating Systems
• Windows XP
– Microsoft’s newest desktop product
– Different look from 2000
– Many different versions
– Digital multimedia support was enhanced
– Communications was enhanced
– Mobile computing became a priority
7B-10
PC Operating Systems
• UNIX
– Runs on all computer types
– 32- or 64-bit
– Very stable and fast
– Command-line interface
– Can cost thousands of dollars
7B-11
PC Operating Systems
• Linux
– Free or inexpensive version of UNIX
– 32-bit OS
– Very stable and fast
– Most flavors are open source
– X Windows GUI
• Command line interface is available
7B-12
Linux Desktop
7B-13
PC Operating Systems
• Macintosh operating systems
– OS X
– Based on FreeBSD Linux
– Very stable and easy to configure
– Only runs on Mac hardware
7B-14
OS X Desktop
7B-15
NOS Features
• Network operating system
• Fast and stable
• Runs on servers
• Multi-user and multitasking OS
• 32- or 64-bit
7B-16
NOS Features
• File and print sharing
– Users access the same files
– Hundreds of users use a printer
– Different OS can interact
7B-17
NOS Features
• Data integrity
– Backups copies data onto tape
– RAID copies data onto other drives
• Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
• Relies on two or more hard drives
• May speed access to data
7B-18
NOS Features
• Data security
– Access to data can be restricted
– Access to server resources is controlled
– Audits can be kept
7B-19
Networking Operating Systems
• NT Server
– Same core as NT Workstation
– Security added
– Multi user capability added
– RAID support included
7B-20
Networking Operating Systems
• Windows 2000 Server
– Same technology as 2000 workstation
– Active Directory (AD)
• Central database of server resources
• Simplifies network management
– Distributed programs supported
– Server Standard Edition
– Advanced Server Edition
– Data Center Edition
7B-21
Networking Operating Systems
• Windows 2003 Server
– Designed to compete with UNIX
– XP like interface
– Better support for XP computers
– MS .NET framework supported
– Distributed programs are supported
– Server Standard Edition
– Data Center Edition
7B-22
Networking Operating Systems
• UNIX for servers
– Oldest NOS in widespread use
– Stable secure and fast
– Main OS for Internet and Web
– Large organizations depend on UNIX
7B-23
Networking Operating Systems
• Linux for servers
– Popular in small businesses
– Stable, fast and inexpensive
– Linux’s popularity is growing
7B-24
Embedded Operating Systems
• Devices have EOS built in
• Cell phones, PDAs, medical equipment
• Stable and fast
7B-25
Embedded Operating Systems
• Windows XP embedded
– Based on Windows XP
– Customized for each device
7B-26
Embedded Operating Systems
• Windows CE
– Not based on a desktop OS
– Customized for each device
– PDA and cell phones
– Microsoft Automotive will run in cars
7B-27
Embedded Operating Systems
• Palm OS
– Standard on Palm PDA
– First PDA OS for consumers
– Can be found on cell phones
7B-28
Embedded Operating Systems
• Pocket PC
– Developed to compete with Palm
– Not customizable
– Interacts securely with business networks
– Can control PCs through PC
7B-29
Embedded Operating Systems
• Symbian
– Found in smart cell phones
– Games, Instant Messaging, Internet
– Full color display
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  • 1. Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.McGraw-Hill Technology Education McGraw-Hill Technology Education Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
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  • 3. 7B-3 PC Operating Systems • Microsoft Windows is the most popular – Installed more than other OS combined – Installed on about 95% of computers – Apple and Linux represent the other 5%
  • 4. 7B-4 PC Operating Systems • DOS – Disk Operating System – Single user single-tasking OS – Command line interface – 16-bit OS – Powerful – Fast – Supports legacy applications
  • 6. 7B-6 PC Operating Systems • Windows NT – Designed for a powerful system – 32-bit OS – Very stable – Windows NT Workstation • Single user multi tasking OS – Windows NT Server • Multi user multi tasking OS • Network operating system
  • 7. 7B-7 PC Operating Systems • Windows 9x – 95, 98, and Millennium Edition (Me) – 32-bit OS • Supported 16-bit programs well – Very pretty not stable OS – Still found in large corporations – 95 introduced the Start button – 98 introduced active desktop – Me improved multimedia software
  • 8. 7B-8 PC Operating Systems • Windows 2000 – Look of 9x with NT stability – Optimized for office and developers – Application software ran very well – Entertainment software ran very poorly
  • 9. 7B-9 PC Operating Systems • Windows XP – Microsoft’s newest desktop product – Different look from 2000 – Many different versions – Digital multimedia support was enhanced – Communications was enhanced – Mobile computing became a priority
  • 10. 7B-10 PC Operating Systems • UNIX – Runs on all computer types – 32- or 64-bit – Very stable and fast – Command-line interface – Can cost thousands of dollars
  • 11. 7B-11 PC Operating Systems • Linux – Free or inexpensive version of UNIX – 32-bit OS – Very stable and fast – Most flavors are open source – X Windows GUI • Command line interface is available
  • 13. 7B-13 PC Operating Systems • Macintosh operating systems – OS X – Based on FreeBSD Linux – Very stable and easy to configure – Only runs on Mac hardware
  • 15. 7B-15 NOS Features • Network operating system • Fast and stable • Runs on servers • Multi-user and multitasking OS • 32- or 64-bit
  • 16. 7B-16 NOS Features • File and print sharing – Users access the same files – Hundreds of users use a printer – Different OS can interact
  • 17. 7B-17 NOS Features • Data integrity – Backups copies data onto tape – RAID copies data onto other drives • Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks • Relies on two or more hard drives • May speed access to data
  • 18. 7B-18 NOS Features • Data security – Access to data can be restricted – Access to server resources is controlled – Audits can be kept
  • 19. 7B-19 Networking Operating Systems • NT Server – Same core as NT Workstation – Security added – Multi user capability added – RAID support included
  • 20. 7B-20 Networking Operating Systems • Windows 2000 Server – Same technology as 2000 workstation – Active Directory (AD) • Central database of server resources • Simplifies network management – Distributed programs supported – Server Standard Edition – Advanced Server Edition – Data Center Edition
  • 21. 7B-21 Networking Operating Systems • Windows 2003 Server – Designed to compete with UNIX – XP like interface – Better support for XP computers – MS .NET framework supported – Distributed programs are supported – Server Standard Edition – Data Center Edition
  • 22. 7B-22 Networking Operating Systems • UNIX for servers – Oldest NOS in widespread use – Stable secure and fast – Main OS for Internet and Web – Large organizations depend on UNIX
  • 23. 7B-23 Networking Operating Systems • Linux for servers – Popular in small businesses – Stable, fast and inexpensive – Linux’s popularity is growing
  • 24. 7B-24 Embedded Operating Systems • Devices have EOS built in • Cell phones, PDAs, medical equipment • Stable and fast
  • 25. 7B-25 Embedded Operating Systems • Windows XP embedded – Based on Windows XP – Customized for each device
  • 26. 7B-26 Embedded Operating Systems • Windows CE – Not based on a desktop OS – Customized for each device – PDA and cell phones – Microsoft Automotive will run in cars
  • 27. 7B-27 Embedded Operating Systems • Palm OS – Standard on Palm PDA – First PDA OS for consumers – Can be found on cell phones
  • 28. 7B-28 Embedded Operating Systems • Pocket PC – Developed to compete with Palm – Not customizable – Interacts securely with business networks – Can control PCs through PC
  • 29. 7B-29 Embedded Operating Systems • Symbian – Found in smart cell phones – Games, Instant Messaging, Internet – Full color display
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