Scribd
Upload
73 views3 pages

3LP-Activity-2nd Yr. BSIT 3.2

The document discusses the history and structure of operating systems. It begins with a brief history of operating systems from the 1950s to modern times, including early systems from IBM and the development of Unix, MS-DOS, and Windows. It then discusses the basic structure of operating systems, including simple layered structures like in MS-DOS and more complex structures with abstraction. Finally, it discusses the basic components of computer systems including the CPU, input/output units, memory, and control unit.

Uploaded by

Mickaella Amor De Vera
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
73 views3 pages

3LP-Activity-2nd Yr. BSIT 3.2

The document discusses the history and structure of operating systems. It begins with a brief history of operating systems from the 1950s to modern times, including early systems from IBM and the development of Unix, MS-DOS, and Windows. It then discusses the basic structure of operating systems, including simple layered structures like in MS-DOS and more complex structures with abstraction. Finally, it discusses the basic components of computer systems including the CPU, input/output units, memory, and control unit.

Uploaded by

Mickaella Amor De Vera
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE PANGASINAN

Citi Apliance BLDG., Brgy. San Manuel, McArthur Highway, Calasiao, Pangasinan

3rd Quarter
(S.Y. 2022 -2023)

3LP College Activity 3.2

Breif History of Operating System


In the 1960s, IBM was the first computer manufacturer to take on the task
of developing operating systems and began distributing operating systems
included in its computers. The first operating systems were developed in the
1950s, when computers could only run one program at a time. Later in the
following decades, computers began to include more and more software
programs, sometimes called libraries, that came together to create the start of
today’s operating systems.
In the late 1960s, the first version of the Unix operating system was
developed. Written in programming language C, and available for free during its
early years. Unix easily adapted to the new systems and quickly achieved wide
acceptance. Many modern operating systems, including Apple OS X and all
different versions of Linux, date back or rely on the Unix OS. Microsoft Windows
was developed in response to an IBM request for an operating system to run its
range of personal computers or PCs.
The first operating system created by Microsoft was not called Windows, it
was called MS-DOS and it was built in 1981 when it bought the 86-DOS
operating system from Seattle Computer Products and modified it to meet IBM
requirements. The Windows name was first used in 1985 when a graphical user
interface was created and paired or joined with the MS-DOS. Today Apple, OS X,
Microsoft Windows and the various forms of Linux (including Android) dominate
the vast majority of the modern operating systems market, as we saw earlier.
Video Operating Systems
Here is a video that explains very well everything about operating systems
in a very simple way and which OS to choose. Once you have studied the
operating system, we recommend you do the following exercise in the form of a
Test: Test Operating Systems. Most software programs are designed to work
with the operating system of a single company, for example only Windows
(Microsoft) or only macOS (Apple).
A software will clearly indicate what operating systems it supports and will
be very specific if necessary including the version or versions of that OS it
supports. For example, a video production software program might say that it is
compatible with Windows 10, Windows 8 and Windows 7, but is not compatible
with earlier versions of Windows such as Windows Vista and XP. Software
developers also usually release additional versions of their software that work
with other operating systems or different versions. Returning to the example of
the video production program, that company could also launch another version
of the program with exactly the same features but to work with macOS, the place
with Windows. It is also important to know if your operating system is 32-bit or
64-bit. It’s a common question that they ask you when downloading software
Below you can see how to know if your computer is 32bit or 64bit in Windows.

Basic Operating System Structure


An operating system has a complex structure, so we need a well-defined
structure to assist us in applying it to our unique requirements. Just as we break
down a big problem into smaller, easier-to-solve subproblems, designing an
operating system in parts is a simpler approach to do it. And each section is

Page 1
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE PANGASINAN
Citi Apliance BLDG., Brgy. San Manuel, McArthur Highway, Calasiao, Pangasinan

an Operating System component. The approach of interconnecting and


integrating multiple operating system components into the kernel can be
described as an operating system structure. As mentioned below, various sorts
of structures are used to implement operating systems.
Simple Structure
It is the simplest Operating System Structure and is not well defined; It can only
be used for small and limited systems. In this structure, the interfaces and levels
of functionality are well separated; hence programs can access I/O
routines which can cause unauthorized access to I/O routines.
This structure is implemented in MS-DOS operating system:
 The MS-DOS operating System is made up of various layers, each with its
own set of functions.
 These layers are:
 Application Program
 System Program
 MS-DOS device drivers
 ROM BIOS device drivers
 Layering has an advantage in the MS-DOS operating system since all the
levels can be defined separately and can interact with each other
when needed.
 It is easier to design, maintain, and update the system if it is made in layers.
So that's why limited systems with less complexity can be constructed easily
using Simple Structure.
 If one user program fails, the entire operating system gets crashed.
 The abstraction level in MS-DOS systems is low, so programs and I/O
routines are visible to the end-user, so the user can have unauthorized
access.
Layering in simple structure is shown below:

Page 2
AMA COMPUTER COLLEGE PANGASINAN
Citi Apliance BLDG., Brgy. San Manuel, McArthur Highway, Calasiao, Pangasinan

Computer System Structures


The basic structure of computers is the components that are basic to the
performance and functioning of the computer. It is a simple concept that
describes how any data is entered into the central processing unit with the help
of input devices, such as a mouse, scanner, keyboard, joystick, and others, and
printed on the screen by the output unit. There are three components of the
basic structure of a computer. These components are the control processing unit
(CPU), an input unit, and an output unit. The memory units and a control unit
also form the basic structure of a computer. The memory unit stores the data,
and the control unit sends the commands. To get any task done on the computer,
it is necessary to enter the data or instructions into the computer first. Computer
function defines how a computer system works and acts based on the basic
structure in a practical environment.

Submitted by:Mickaella Amor R. De Vera

References:
https://lloogg.com/history-and-evolution-of-operating-
systems/#:~:text=The%20first%20operating%20systems%20were%20develope
d%20in%20the%201950s%2C%20when,start%20of%20today's%20operating%
20systems.
https://www.scaler.com/topics/operating-system-structure/
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.javatpoint.com%2
Foperating-system-
structure&psig=AOvVaw17AN6qTLArX9rVSacgfUVR&ust=1684546049852000&
source=images&cd=vfe&ved=0CBMQjhxqFwoTCPCev5mdgP8CFQAAAAAdAA
AAABAV
https://unacademy.com/content/nta-ugc/study-material/computer-science/basic-
structure-of-
computer/#:~:text=There%20are%20three%20components%20of,control%20uni
t%20sends%20the%20commands.

Page 3

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy