Curated OER
Operating Systems of Computers
In this computer operating systems worksheet, students choose from the ten words in the word box to fill in the blanks of each sentence.
Curated OER
5.1 Basic UNIX Commands
Students are able to understand the function of an operating system. They become familiar with the UNIX file system. Students become aware of the types of file users and file access levels. They are able to use basic UNIX commands.
ACT360 Media
Act Den: The Museum of Modern Technology
Informative, fun, and humorous tutorial that uses cartoon characters to provide an introduction to information technology. The tutorial covers operating systems/desktops, email, the world wide web, and networks.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Free Computer Help for Everyone
ComputerHope.com offers an archive of free computer-related information, including tutorials, troubleshooting tips, hints and more. Select "Hardware Listing" and "Software Listing" to choose from the extensive directory, or perform a...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Ms Dos
Wikipedia gives an excellent definition of Microsoft's original disk operating system, MS-DOS, including hyperlinked terms and more.
Other
Karbos Guide: About O Ss and Drivers
The driver/BIOS functions are closely associated with the operating system and this site clearly explains how they work together.
Computer Hope
Computer Hope: Computer Operating Systems
This site contains general information about operating systems as well as troubleshooting help for a variety of operating systems.
BBC
Bbc: Operating Systems, Application Software and Programming Languages
Read about modes of operations and operating system functions. Then take an interactive quiz to test your understanding.
Other
Webopedia: Operating System
This entry provides information about computer operating systems and classifications. Includes linked definitions, and an illustration.
Other
Extremetech.com: A Switcher's Guide to Windows/os X
Now you can run both Mac OS X and Windows XP on the same computer! This article describes how, with an Intel-based Mac and Apple's Boot Camp software, you can explore how the "other half" operates.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Using Microsoft Windows Vista Safely
Microsoft Windows Vista is an operating system for personal computers that was introduced in 2005. This site provides some tips on how to make a Vista installation safe and secure.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Operating System
This site contains a Wikipedia description of operating systems.
Get Safe Online
Get Safe Online: Windows Updates
One way to protect a computer from security threats is to keep the operating system up to date. This resource explains the benefits of updating the Windows operating system and how to run Windows update.