Operating Systems
Task 1
Use Google to find and list as many examples of Operating Systems as you can.
Remember there are 2 main types – GUI and Command Line.
Examples of GUI Operating Systems
Microsoft Windows 7
Examples of Command Line
Operating Systems
Command Prompt
Task 2 on
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Task 2
The tables below are for you to log the main features, advantages and disadvantages for the two main types of operating systems –
command line and GUI. Use the course website to help you to:
 Describe the main features of each
 List advantages and disadvantages for both.
 Find a picture example of each Operating System and copy into the table
NO COPYING AND PASTING – INFORMATION SHOULD TYPED IN YOUR OWN WORDS
1. Command Line
Main Features
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Disadvantages
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2. Graphical User Interface (GUI)
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Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems
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Task 3
Find a picture example of each Operating System and copy into the table.
Picture examples of operating systems
Command Line
Unit 1: Types and Components of Computer Systems
Graphical User interface
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