Unit 7 M1 Computer Systems
features and functions of different operating systems
In this report I will briefly explain about the features and functions of different operating systems. I have chosen to compare windows 7 Mac OS.
Windows 7
Windows 7
Microsoft Windows is most commonly used in operating system. Recently the latest version of Windows is released as Windows 8 and it’s commercially available now. There are different editions of Windows 7 available to suit your needs such as (Home Premium, Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Starter, and Home Basic). Windows 7 has a reasonable price as $576 and it costs less then Mac OS. Its compatible on most computer system with minimum hardware requirements of 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM.
The use interference of Windows 7 is called Windows aero and it’s very easy to use. It’s a WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menu, and Pointing Device) environment. It comes with some useful pre-installed application and multiple free software trials. It also comes with free antivirus software called Microsoft Essentials. Windows 7 also offers a large help and support for the users by having Windows Action Center. …show more content…
Also it has the task bar where you can pin your favorite applications.
It’s very easy to install new devices in the Windows 7. Windows will automatically install the drivers for some software and you can start using the device instantly without having to installing the drivers. However for some devices you need to install the drivers manually. But it’s very easy to install the drivers manually in windows.
File management of the windows 7 has improved than the previous versions and it’s now very easier to access the files and manage the folders. File management system of windows 7 is very reliable.
Mac
In this report I will briefly explain about the features and functions of different operating systems. I have chosen to compare windows 7 Mac OS.
Windows 7
Windows 7
Microsoft Windows is most commonly used in operating system. Recently the latest version of Windows is released as Windows 8 and it’s commercially available now. There are different editions of Windows 7 available to suit your needs such as (Home Premium, Enterprise, Ultimate, Professional, Starter, and Home Basic). Windows 7 has a reasonable price as $576 and it costs less then Mac OS. Its compatible on most computer system with minimum hardware requirements of 1 GHz processor and 1 GB RAM.
The use interference of Windows 7 is called Windows aero and it’s very easy to use. It’s a WIMP (Windows, Icons, Menu, and Pointing Device) environment. It comes with some useful pre-installed application and multiple free software trials. It also comes with free antivirus software called Microsoft Essentials. Windows 7 also offers a large help and support for the users by having Windows Action Center. …show more content…
Also it has the task bar where you can pin your favorite applications.
It’s very easy to install new devices in the Windows 7. Windows will automatically install the drivers for some software and you can start using the device instantly without having to installing the drivers. However for some devices you need to install the drivers manually. But it’s very easy to install the drivers manually in windows.
File management of the windows 7 has improved than the previous versions and it’s now very easier to access the files and manage the folders. File management system of windows 7 is very reliable.
Mac