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Understanding Operating Systems

Challenge!

  • What is an operating system? Is it software?
  • Do you know which operating system your computer uses? If not, find out.
  • Visit the Microsoft and Apple websites to learn more about each operating system.
  • Search the Internet for articles that compare Windows and Mac OS X.
  • Visit the Ubuntu, Mint, and Fedora websites to learn more about each Linux distribution.
  • If you have a PC and currently use an older version of Windows, such as Windows 7, search for articles comparing Windows 8.1 with Windows 7. You may want to read our lesson on Upgrading to Windows 8.1 to help you decide if you should upgrade.
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