1. Topic 1: Operating Systems - User Interfaces
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2. Learning Objectives To understand what is meant by Systems Software
To be able to describe the role and purpose of an Operating System including:
‒User Interface
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3. System Software
Systems software is a type of software that controls the computer's hardware
It provides an interface between the user of the computer and the hardware.
An Operating System is an example of Systems Software.
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4. What is an operating system?
An operating system is a complex piece of software that manages hardware and other software on a computer system.
Can you name any operating systems?
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5. Examples
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6. What do operating systems do?
We know that operating systems include things like Windows 7, Windows 10, Mac OSX, IOS, Android and blackberry.
But what do these things actually allow you to do when using a computer system?
Discuss with a partner and make some notes in your book.
Don’t forget the date and title.
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7. Video (STOP at 1:20)
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8. Types of Interfaces
Operating systems come on a wide range of devices, each device has a specific purpose.
To cater for this operating systems have different types of interfaces.
Experiment with this CLI
Use these instructions as a guide:
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9. Graphical User Interface
Student Task - Slide 5 & 6
You need to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Command Line
Graphical User Interface
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