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The document provides a worksheet for researching various operating systems, including their supported devices and interface types. It discusses the definitions of operating systems and highlights Microsoft Windows as the most popular desktop OS, while Android leads in handheld devices. Additionally, it compares macOS and Windows, noting market share differences and factors influencing OS choice.

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The document provides a worksheet for researching various operating systems, including their supported devices and interface types. It discusses the definitions of operating systems and highlights Microsoft Windows as the most popular desktop OS, while Android leads in handheld devices. Additionally, it compares macOS and Windows, noting market share differences and factors influencing OS choice.

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8.1.

5 Worksheet

1​ BRONZE - Research each of the operating systems below to see what


types of devices it runs on. Place a ✓ for every device that each
operating system supports.

Operating PC Tablet Laptop Smartphone


system computer

Microsoft
Windows
✓✓ ✓✓
Mac OS ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓
iOS ✓✓ ✓✓

Android ✓✓
Linux ✓✓ ✓✓ ✓✓

2 - SILVER - kinds of interfaces. Answer the following questions:


A.​GUI stands for: Graphical User Interface
.
B.​CLI stands for: Command-line Interface
.
C.​What kind of interface is a DOS window (picture on the right)?
. CLI
D.​What kind of interface does Windows 10 use? GUI
.
E.​ What are 4 things we can typically find in GUI OS?
●​ W – ?
●​ I – Icons?
●​ M – ?
●​ P ?

3​ SILVER - Write a basic definition of an operating system. Explain so an


8-year-old can understand.
_Operating System can be called an OS which has IOS, Android, Linux
and Windows. They will manage our computer such as app, files,...
_________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________

3​ GOLD – ONLINE RESEARCH:


A.​What is the most popular desktop OS worldwide? Include your
sources (link is enough).
B.​ Microsoft Windows
C.​ Developed and maintained by Microsoft, Windows is the most
widely used desktop operating system globally, accounting for
nearly 72% market share for desktop and laptop computers
D.​https://www.tecmint.com/most-used-operating-systems-world/#:
~:text=Microsoft%20Windows,for%20desktop%20and%20laptop
%20computers.

E.​ What is the most popular OS for handheld devices worldwide (OS
for mobile phones or tablets)? Include your sources (link is
enough).
F.​ Android runs on the Linux kernel. Additionally, due to being
open source and globally popular, Android has become a staple
in development for various equipment such as kiosks,
machinery, TV operating systems and more.
G.​https://www.techtarget.com/searchmobilecomputing/definition/m
obile-operating-system#:~:text=Android%20runs%20on%20the
%20Linux,TV%20operating%20systems%20and%20more.
4​ GOLD – FINAL CHALLENGE: reason why macOS is better than Windows, or
why Windows is better than macOS. You can do research and summarise
your main points below (include sources).
Your choice of OS involves much more than just features, hardware, and software
support. It also involves what the people around you use, your ecosystem
(including your smartphone and tablet), your business needs, and your
personality. Market share is another thing to consider. According to StatCounter
and Statista, Macs still only account for about 15% of desktop computers
worldwide, while Windows has more than 75% market share. You do have other
options like Linux and Chrome OS, though both of those are in the low single
digits when it comes to market share. For now, let's get into all the pros and cons
of today’s two most popular desktop operating systems.
https://www.pcmag.com/news/macos-vs-windows-which-os-really-is-the-best

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