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Chapter 4 Flashcards

1
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What are the three major classifications of software for computing?

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Operating Systems

Applications

Drivers

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Operating System (OS):

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the center through which the system hardware, other software, and the user communicate

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Application:

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is a piece of software used to accomplish a particular task; it is written to supplement the commands available to a particular OS

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Driver:

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allows the OS to understand properly how the hardware works and what it is able to do

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Fortran:

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the first computer programming language

allowed programmers to create simple commands that told the computer to execute several commands

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UNIX:

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created in 1969 by a group of engineers from Bell Labs

written in programming language called C

could work on different hardware platforms

distributed for free

open-source code

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Star workstation:

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created in 1981 by Xerox

had the first window-based graphical user interface (GUI), mouse, internet, and email

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Command lines or console:

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where you type commands

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Linux:

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created in 1991 by Linus Torvalds

has foundations in UNIX and is open source

is a kernel

the internet runs on Linux

command-line interface

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Kernel:

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the central part of the OS

controls all actions of the OS, including input and output

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Version:

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a particular revision of a piece of software, normally described by a number

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Source:

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the actual code that defines how a piece of software works

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Closed source:

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only an owner or developer can modify or examine the code

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Shell:

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a program that runs on top of the OS and allows the user to issue commands through a set of menus or other interface

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Graphical User Interface (GUI):

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a method by which a person communicates with a computer using graphical images, icons, and methods other than text.

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Cooperating Multitasking:

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computers focus on only one application at a time

switch back and forth between applications so quickly that it appears that they are doing multiple things at one

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Preemptive Multitasking:

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a multitasking method in which the OS allots each application a certain amount of processor time and then forcibly takes back control and gives another application or task access to the processor

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Multithreading:

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the ability of a single application to have multiple requests (threads) in to the processor at one time

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Drivers or device drivers:

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tells the OS how to talk to the specific piece of hardware and how to use its features

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Folders:

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system of directories to store data in a hierarchical manner

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Directory tree:

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data saved is started at the root of the hard drive and branches out from there

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Performance Monitor:

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Windows tool to monitor system health

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baseline:

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is set up by administrators to know what normal performance looks like

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What are the five categories of OS?

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Workstation OS

Server OS

Mobile OS

Virtual OS

Embedded OS

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Workstation OS:

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the first OS in existence

designed to let users perform tasks on a single machine

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What are the four most important workstation OS in the market?

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Linux

macOS

Windows

Chrome OS

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Distribution:

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the combination of a shell, shell utilities, a desktop environment, and desktop applications

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Most Linux distributions today come from one of these three families:

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Debian

Slackware

RPM

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What year did Apple’s Macintosh computer come out?

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1984

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What year did Apple rename its OS to macOS?

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2016

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macOS:

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preinstalled on every Mac

can buy any of several versions on the Apple Store

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Windows OS:

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largest installed base in the desktop and laptop PC market

has over 80 percent of the desktop and laptop market

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Chrome OS:

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created in 2011

supposed to be lightweight and get provide internet access

everything is stored on the cloud

requires an Internet connection

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Netbook:

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smaller, more portable computers

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Chromebook:

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a netbook with Chrome OS

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What are the three categories of server OS?

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Linux-Based (designed to be full-enterprise-level servers)

Mac-Based (designed for small business, schools, and individuals)

Windows-Based (designed for all businesses)

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Linux-Based Server OS names:

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Red Hat Enterprise

SUSE Enterprise

Ubuntu Server

CentOS

Debian

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Apple iOS:

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one of the most dominant players in the mobile OS market

has more than 40 percent of the mobile and tablet market share

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Android:

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one of the most dominant player in the mobile OS market

has over one billion active monthly users

Linux based

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When was Apple iOS released?

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2007

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When was Android released?

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2008

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42
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When was Windows Mobile released?

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2000

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Windows Mobile:

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a small presence in the mobile world

looks like Windows 10 for PC

2 percent of the market share

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Virtualization:

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creating virtual environments where “computers” can operate

often used to let multiple OSs run on one physical machine at the same time

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Virtual Machine (VM):

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the virtualized version of a computer

makes technology like the cloud possible

are able to pool resources from multiple physical servers into what appears to be one system to the client

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Hypervisor or Virtual Machine Manager (VMM):

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allows multiple OS to share the same host

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What are the two types of hypervisors?

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Type 1

Type 2

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Type 1 hypervisor or bare-metal hypervisor:

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sits directly on the hardware

most commonly used for server-side virtualization

has no host OS involved and the system is dedicated to supporting virtualization

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Type 2 hypervisor:

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sits on top of a host OS and consumes resources such as processor time and memory

most commonly used for client-side virtualization

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What are some examples of Type 1 hypervisors?

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Microsoft Hyper-V

VMware ESX

Citrix XenServer

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What are some examples of Type 2 hypervisors?

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Microsoft Virtual PC

Virtual Server

Oracle VirtualBox

VMware Workstation

KVM

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Embedded OS:

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are designed to be small and efficient

typically only being responsible for a single task

there is no flexibility

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Firmware:

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embedded OS responsible for managing the device’s specific hardware

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What are things an OS needs to manage?

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User accounts

Access control

Applications

Processes

Services

Devices

Disk space

Memory

Files, folders, and permissions

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User account:

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is an identity by which you’re known when using the OS

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Permissions:

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privileges grouped together into bundles

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Privileges:

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enables you to grant access to the system to someone whom perhaps you don’t trust to have full access to it

58
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What are the three common levels of users?

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Administrator

Standard User

Guest

59
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Administrator user level:

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can do almost anything they want

60
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Standard user level:

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can access files but not make system configuration changes

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Guest user level:

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account has limited access

62
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Access Control:

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only administrators or other authorized users can make system changes such as changing security settings and installing new applications or drivers

63
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User Account Control (UAC)

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Windows Access Control

64
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Windows Registry:

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maintains all system settings

without it Windows won’t work

65
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Process:

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every task running on a computer

66
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What are the ways to get to Task Manager?

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Click Start, type Task Manager, and click it

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and click Task Manager

Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc

Press the Windows key+X and click Task Manager

Right-click the taskbar and click Task Manager

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Killing The Process:

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Clicking end task in task manager to shut app down

68
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Task Scheduler:

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you can schedule tasks to run at a certain time

69
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Service:

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is a software package that provides additional features

dozens run on a computer at one time

some are active, while some run quietly in the background waiting to be activated

70
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Devices:

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all hardware installed in the computer

71
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Device Manager:

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hardware management interface

is where you go if a device isn’t being detected or working properly

72
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Partition:

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walled-off sections of disk space that you intend to use for storage

needs to be formatted with a file system

can be more than one on a single hard drive if there is enough space

73
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Swap file or page file:

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the area of hard drive space used for temporary storage when physical RAM is running low

74
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Directory:

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the folder that the data file I s located in

75
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Formatting:

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lays down the tracks for data storage, based on the type of file system you choose

76
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File systems are responsible for managing the following:

A

Disk Space and File Access

Filenames and Directories

File Metadata and Attributes

Security

Journaling

77
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Metadata:

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information such as the file’s name, size, last time it was saved, and other attributes, such as read-only, hidden, or that the file has been changed since the last time it was backed up

78
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Compression:

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making the file smaller to take up less disk space

79
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Encryption:

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encoding the file so that only authorized users can read it

80
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What are the two ways of managing changing a file?

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Write the change directly to the drive

Write the change to a special file called a journal

81
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File:

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a collection of information or data that has a name

82
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What are some options for manipulating files about which you should be aware?

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Open

Edit

New

Move

Copy

Cut

Paste

Delete

Rename

83
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macOS release dates; notes:

System 1

A

1984; First widely popular GUI

84
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macOS release dates; notes:

System 2

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1985; Introduces hierarchical file system

85
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macOS release dates; notes:

System 5

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1987; Adds cooperative multitasking

86
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macOS release dates; notes:

System 7

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1991; User interface redesign, virtual memory support, true 32-bit OS, and other enhancements

87
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macOS release dates; notes:

Mac OS 7.6

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1997; Name change to make it easier for Apple to license OS to manufacturers of Mac clones

88
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macOS release dates; notes:

Mac OS X

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1999; Major architecture change

89
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macOS release dates; notes:

OS X

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2012; Name change

90
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macOS release dates; notes:

macOS

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2016; Siri on the desktop, integrated Apple Pay, new Apple File System, better graphics capabilities, better integration with mobile OSs

91
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Cheetah

92
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Puma

93
Q

Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Jaguar

94
Q

Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Panther

95
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Tiger

96
Q

Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Leopard

97
Q

Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Snow Leopard

98
Q

Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Lion

99
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Mountain Lion

100
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Yosemite

101
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

El Capitan

102
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

Sierra

103
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Mac OS X Versions Release Year:

High Sierra

104
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 1.0

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1985; A graphical interface for MS-DOS. Not widely received

105
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 3.0

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1990; The first serious competitor to Apple’s graphical OS. Supported multitasking and virtual memory

106
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 95

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Introduced the Start button

107
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows XP

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2001; First Microsoft OS for home use with the Windows NT kernel. First 64-bit Microsoft OS version intended for home use

108
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 7

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2009; Available in 32- and 64-bit versions. Most popular desktop and laptop OS until Windows 10 launch it still has a large install base

109
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 8

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2012; Originally removed the Start button, optimized for touchscreen systems. Not as successful as Windows 7

110
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Release Year; Notes:

Windows 10

A

Several major upgrades including Cortana and better integration with mobile devices

111
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

1.0

A

2007; First finger-based touchscreen, iTunes connectivity, Safari web browser, on-screen virtual keyboard

112
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

2.0

A

2008; App Store for third-party apps, full email support for Microsoft Exchange

113
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

3/0

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2009; Voice control; the ability to cut, copy, and paste; Spotlight search; landscape keyboard

114
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

3.2

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2010; Support for iPad, including iPad resolutions and Bluetooth keyboards

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iOS versions Release Year; features:

4.0

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2010; Multitasking, FaceTime video chat, ability to create folders on home screen for apps

116
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

5.0

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2011; Siri, iCloud, iMessage

117
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

6.0

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2012; Sire enhancements, Passbook, Facebook integration

118
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

7.0

A

2013; New visual interface, Control Center, iTunes Radio, biometric thumbprint scanner

119
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

8.0

A

2014; Widgets (Third-party apps can update you in the Notification Center), several app upgrades, family sharing of photos, calendars, and purchases

120
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

9.0

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2015; Find my iPhone preinstalled, wireless CarPlay, new Siri interface

121
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

10.0

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2016; Can hide home screen icons for built-in apps, new Maps interface, Photos has facial recognition and Memories feature

122
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iOS versions Release Year; features:

11.0

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2017; 64-bit only -older 32-bit devices not supported, new App Store interface, new Files app, Siri can translate into a few languages

123
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Android OS versions Release Year; Name; Selected Features:

1.0

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2008, (none), Web browser, many Google apps, media player, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth support

124
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

1.5

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2009; Cupcake; Widgets (mini apps that can be embedded in other apps and provide notifications), auto-rotation of screen

125
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

2.0

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2009; Eclair; Microsoft Exchange email support, camera and keyboard improvements

126
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

2.2

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2010; Froyo; Wi-Fi hotspot functionality, speed and memory optimizations

127
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

2.3

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2010-11; Gingerbread; Support for multiple cameras, better power management, voice or video chat using Google Talk

128
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

3.0

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2011; Honeycomb; First tablet-only version of Android

129
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

4.0

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2011; Ice Cream Sandwich; Major improvements to “Holo” interface and system functionality

130
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

4.1

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2012; Jelly Bean; Google Now personal assistant, swipe directly to camera, better clock, Bluetooth improvements

131
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

4.4

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2013; KitKat; Wireless printing

132
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

5.0

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2014; Lollipop; 64-bit support, refreshed design

133
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

6.0

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2015; Marshmallow; Fingerprint reader support, Doze mode reduces CPU speed when screen is off to save battery life

134
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Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

7.0

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2016; Nougat; Improved Doze and file browser VR interface

135
Q

Android OS versions Release Year; Selected Features:

8.0

A

2017; Oreo; Major modular architecture change called Project Treble adaptive icons, notification improvements.

136
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Mobile Windows versions Release Year; Features:

Windows Phone 7

A

2010; Based on Windows CE

137
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Mobile Windows versions Release Year; Features:

Windows Phone 8

A

2012; Uses Windows NT kernel; apps can theoretically work on both platforms seamlessly

138
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Mobile Windows versions Release Year; Features:

Windows Phone 8.1

A

2014; Interface upgrades, Cortana voice assistant, dropped requirements for physical Start and Search buttons on device

139
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Mobile Windows versions Release Year; Features:

Windows 10 Mobile

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2015; Integrated with Windows 10 platform

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