6-OS-Lessons-6

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Different Computer Operating Systems

Operating systems are like the

brain of a computer. They control

how the computer works. There are

different types of operating

systems, like Windows, macOS,

and Linux. Each one has its own

features and works with different

types of computers.

Multiple Choice

What is an operating system?

• A type of computer monitor
• A type of computer virus
• A software that manages computer hardware and provides services for computer programs.

• A type of computer keyboard

Multiple Choice

Which operating system is developed by Apple Inc.?

• Windows
• Android
• Linux
• macOS

• Examples of OS

Learning Objectives

Developed by Ken Thompson and Dennis
Ritchie
� launched in 1969
� written using C programming language
� CLI (Command-Line Interface)
� used on larger mainframe computers
� incredibly reliable with best uptime

Developed by Apple –
Steve Wozniak & Steve Jobs
� MacOS was launched in 1984

and evolved into OS X

� GUI (Graphical User Interface)
� runs on Apple Computers & other devices.

Developed by Microsoft - Bill Gates &
Paul Allen
� launched in 1985
� based on DOS-Disk OS (a CLI) :
� GUI (Graphical User Interface)
� runs on Computers, Tablets (Surface),

and integration with Xbox

Developed by Linus Benedict Torvalds
� launched in 1992
� Torvalds made the code of Linux freely

available, and lots of people have
created their own versions with GUIs

� CLI (Command-Line Interface)
� runs on most hardware
� customisable

Developed by, Rich Miner, Chris White, Nick Sears
and Andy Rubin
� launched in 2003
� based on Linux
� GUI (Graphical User Interface)
� designed primarily for touchscreen devices such

as smartphones and tablets

Developed by Steve Jobs and
Scott Forstall
� launched in 2007
� based on the MacOS
� GUI (Graphical User Interface)
� designed primarily for Apple touchscreen mobile devices

such as iPhones, iPods, iPads, and Apple TV

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Multiple Choice

Who developed the operating system launched in 1969, written using C programming language, and used on larger mainframe computers?

• Bill Gates & Paul Allen

• Steve Wozniak & Steve Jobs

• Linus Benedict Torvalds

• Ken Thompson & Dennis Ritchie

Multiple Choice

Which operating system runs primarily on Apple touchscreen mobile devices such as iPhones, iPods, iPads, and Apple TV?

• Linux

• MacOS

• iOS

• DOS

Multiple Choice

Who launched an operating system based on Linux in 2003, designed primarily for touchscreen devices such as smartphones and tablets?

• Steve Jobs & Scott Forstall

• Bill Gates & Paul Allen

• Rich Miner, Chris White, Nick Sears, and Andy Rubin

• Linus Benedict Torvalds

Multiple Choice

Who developed the operating system launched in 1985, based on DOS, and runs on Computers, Tablets (Surface), and integration with Xbox?

• Bill Gates & Paul Allen

• Steve Wozniak & Steve Jobs

• Linus Benedict Torvalds

• Ken Thompson & Dennis Ritchie

Multiple Choice

Which operating system was launched in 1984 and evolved into OS X, running on Apple Computers & other devices?

• MacOS

• Linux

• DOS

• Operating system 1969

Multiple Choice

Who made the code of Linux freely available, and lots of people have created their own versions with GUIs?

• Steve Jobs & Scott Forstall

• Rich Miner, Chris White, Nick Sears, and Andy Rubin

• Linus Benedict Torvalds

• Bill Gates & Paul Allen

Multiple Choice

Which operating system is designed primarily for touchscreen devices such as smartphones and tablets?

• DOS

• iOS

• Linux

• MacOS

Multiple Choice

Who launched an operating system based on the MacOS in 2007, designed primarily for Apple touchscreen mobile devices?

• Linus Benedict Torvalds

• Rich Miner, Chris White, Nick Sears, and Andy Rubin

• Bill Gates & Paul Allen

• Steve Jobs & Scott Forstall

Multiple Choice

Which operating system was launched in 1984 and evolved into OS X, running on Apple Computers & other devices?

• MacOS

• Linux

• DOS

• Operating system 1969

Multiple Choice

Which operating system is based on DOS and has a GUI (Graphical User Interface)?

• Linux

• MacOS

• Operating system launched in 1969

• DOS