chapter2.Operating System

main content:

Firstly,brief instruction of os and function,then you will learn PC OS,Windows XP OS

TEST ONE The Definition Of OS(Operating System)

You're required to learn about the definition of OS,classification and function

and have a good understanding on new words,phrases and expressions.

new words:

communicate:交流，通信

schedule：安排，确定时间

peripheral:外围的；外围设备

activate:激活

performance:表现，性能

priority:优先，优先权

allocate:分配；分派

assign:分配

transfer:转移

application:应用，应用程序

submit:提交，递交

termination:中止

security:安全

unauthorized:未经许可的，未经授权的

multitasking：多任务的

phrases:

system resource:系统资源

multiuser:多用户的

be responsible for:为..负责

keep track of :跟踪，追踪

log on:登陆

log off:注销

Reading material A:computer system

Learn about basic knowledge of computer system.

three parts of computer system:

hardware

application programs:应用程序

system programs：系统程序

two purposes of operating system:

control allocation resources:控制资源分配

provide interface between user and hardware为硬件与用户提供接口

Reading material B:characters of operating system

1.jobs manager

2.resources manager

3.control input and output operation

Test Two:PC OS(Personal Computer)

Learn about OS running on PC

DOS

Windows

OS2

UNIX

LINUX

MAX

new words:

capability:性能，容量

microprocessor:微处理器

address:地址；分配地址

specify:指定；详细说明

compatible:可兼容的

icon:图标

multimedia:多媒体

server:服务器

interactive:可交互的

work station:工作站

load:装载

integrate:结合

animate:动的

graphic user interface:图形用户界面

voice recognition:语音识别

mms-multimedia statement:多媒体指令集

virtual memory:虚拟内存

tcp/ip:(transfer control protocol/Internet protocol)传输控制协议/网络协议

DVD:(Digital video disk)数码视频光盘

USB:(universal serial bus)通用串行总线

bulid-in：内置的

Reading material A:Brief history of PC OS

Reading material B:An overview of Unix OS

three characters of Unix OS

1.multitasking capability

2.multiuser

3.system portability:系统可移植性

Test Three:Introduction to Windows XP

Learn several editions in Windows XP and features

Windows 3X

Windows 9X

Windows NT

Windows 2000

Windows ME

Windows XP

New words:

desktop:桌面机

inherit:继承

innovation:改革，创新

stability:稳定性

versatility:多功能性

recovery:恢复

release:版本

stand by:待机

boot:引导，启动

crash:系统崩溃

audio:音频

millennium:一千年

remote control:远程控制

windows media player:多媒体播放器

Reading material A:Windows XP Home Edition

three main features:

impressive reliability:高可靠性

super performance:高性能

easy to use:便于使用

Reading material B:Windows NT

Windows NT is based on Network OS.

Three:

Reliability through protected memory modules

multitasking

security about Windows NT