Unit 2 — Operating Systems

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In this unit, students will learn about different kinds of computer operating systems (OS) and why they are important.
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Command line interface Compression Customizable Device driver Efficient manner File permissions Format Foundational Graphical user interface Hidden file Human-Computer Interaction Kernel Linux Multitasking Operating system Sign in Sign out Ubuntu Virtual machine
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Operating Systems: An Introduction An operating system (OS) is the software layer that provides multitasking and lets you control the basic functions of a computer. Without an OS, a computer would be extremely difficult for people to use. The OS allows you to do things such as: Sign in with a username and password Sign out and switch between users
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Good programmers write code in an efficient manner so that it runs quickly and uses less memory.
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Most operating systems today are customizable, allowing users to change themes, security settings, and default applications.
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A consultant with a deep background in HCI was called in to study the usability of the proposed operating system changes.
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  • Which operating systems have you tried? Which do you like best? Why?
  • What users typically prefer CLI operating systems? What users typically prefer GUI operating systems? Why?
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