Contents
Introduction 2
Computer Hardware Components 3
• CPU 3
• Motherboards 3
• Memory/storage 3
• Cooling 4
• RAID 4
• BIOS 4
Purpose of operating systems 5
Compare the features and functions of different OS systems 5
• Linux 5
• Microsoft 5
• Apple 5
References 6
Introduction: On this assignment I had to first explain the function of computer hardware components by giving their definition and writing detail about with illustrated examples. I then had to explain what an operating system was and why we need them in our computers, plus adding manufactures and examples. Finally I had to compare at least 2 operating system manufacturers or the operating systems themselves and say the disadvantages and advantages for each manufacturer and …show more content…
The better CPU processor you have the faster your computer will run at, for example an Intel dual core i3 is faster than a standard i3 core processor. The CPU is made up of three parts, the CU (control unit), the ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the registers, each have an important part to play when it comes to running the computer. The registers order the data that comes into the CPU and the sends it to the CU were it is sorted to where it needs to go inside the computer and the mathematical problems or mathematical things (using binary) go to the ALU where they can be solved and then sent back to the CU and sent to where it needs to go.
• Motherboards: The motherboard is where all of the wires and components attach onto so that everything is linked with each other and they can send data to each other to keep the computer running. For example the power supply is connected to the motherboard so it doesn’t have to connect to each component individually, all the other components can attach to the motherboard and access the power that they need. On the motherboard you can find things like the ROM, RAM USB slots, PCI slots etc, so that you can easily connect the components in and everything is then already linked to each …show more content…
Linux has made it easier for the user to customize the desktop and the computer itself so that it can fit the personality of the user better. Ubuntu is the best and newest operating system that Linux has made. But there are some bad things to Linux which are
• Microsoft: Microsoft is another company leading in operating system manufacturing because it has made Windows in various versions going from Windows 95 to Windows 8.1, each giving their own feature to add or take away from the older one so that it can improve and become a better operating system for people to use. Windows is currently the world most used operating system with apple in second and Linux behind them. But there are some bad parts to Microsoft which are
• Apple: Apple is another leading operating system manufacturer because it has made the OS systems, they are currently working on OS X Yosemite which is currently out as a beta but updates for it will be very soon. Apple has many good points about their company but every company has some bad points to it, for example apples cloud was hacked which had this major leak of celebrities. Another bad point about apple is that they are very secretive when it comes to saying their latest update or technology and a lot of people are getting annoyed about it. Another bad point about apple is that they have had a lot of bugs weith their products
Introduction 2
Computer Hardware Components 3
• CPU 3
• Motherboards 3
• Memory/storage 3
• Cooling 4
• RAID 4
• BIOS 4
Purpose of operating systems 5
Compare the features and functions of different OS systems 5
• Linux 5
• Microsoft 5
• Apple 5
References 6
Introduction: On this assignment I had to first explain the function of computer hardware components by giving their definition and writing detail about with illustrated examples. I then had to explain what an operating system was and why we need them in our computers, plus adding manufactures and examples. Finally I had to compare at least 2 operating system manufacturers or the operating systems themselves and say the disadvantages and advantages for each manufacturer and …show more content…
The better CPU processor you have the faster your computer will run at, for example an Intel dual core i3 is faster than a standard i3 core processor. The CPU is made up of three parts, the CU (control unit), the ALU (arithmetic logic unit) and the registers, each have an important part to play when it comes to running the computer. The registers order the data that comes into the CPU and the sends it to the CU were it is sorted to where it needs to go inside the computer and the mathematical problems or mathematical things (using binary) go to the ALU where they can be solved and then sent back to the CU and sent to where it needs to go.
• Motherboards: The motherboard is where all of the wires and components attach onto so that everything is linked with each other and they can send data to each other to keep the computer running. For example the power supply is connected to the motherboard so it doesn’t have to connect to each component individually, all the other components can attach to the motherboard and access the power that they need. On the motherboard you can find things like the ROM, RAM USB slots, PCI slots etc, so that you can easily connect the components in and everything is then already linked to each …show more content…
Linux has made it easier for the user to customize the desktop and the computer itself so that it can fit the personality of the user better. Ubuntu is the best and newest operating system that Linux has made. But there are some bad things to Linux which are
• Microsoft: Microsoft is another company leading in operating system manufacturing because it has made Windows in various versions going from Windows 95 to Windows 8.1, each giving their own feature to add or take away from the older one so that it can improve and become a better operating system for people to use. Windows is currently the world most used operating system with apple in second and Linux behind them. But there are some bad parts to Microsoft which are
• Apple: Apple is another leading operating system manufacturer because it has made the OS systems, they are currently working on OS X Yosemite which is currently out as a beta but updates for it will be very soon. Apple has many good points about their company but every company has some bad points to it, for example apples cloud was hacked which had this major leak of celebrities. Another bad point about apple is that they are very secretive when it comes to saying their latest update or technology and a lot of people are getting annoyed about it. Another bad point about apple is that they have had a lot of bugs weith their products