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This document provides an introduction to informatics and operating systems. It discusses the history of computing and computer architecture. It then defines what an operating system is and explains why operating systems are needed. Some key points are that an operating system manages system resources and allows multiple applications to use hardware simultaneously. It also coordinates software and hardware. The document then covers computer boot processes including BIOS, MBR, and disk partitioning. It provides examples of operating system functions like managing accounts, processes, installing software. Homework assignments involve exploring computer hardware, software, and tools.

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This document provides an introduction to informatics and operating systems. It discusses the history of computing and computer architecture. It then defines what an operating system is and explains why operating systems are needed. Some key points are that an operating system manages system resources and allows multiple applications to use hardware simultaneously. It also coordinates software and hardware. The document then covers computer boot processes including BIOS, MBR, and disk partitioning. It provides examples of operating system functions like managing accounts, processes, installing software. Homework assignments involve exploring computer hardware, software, and tools.

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Introduction to Informatics

NGUYEN Duc Dung, Ph.D.


Institute of Information Technology, VAST
Informatics: Course Content
• History of Computing • Data Presentation and
and Computer File Structures
Architecture (no practice)
• Networks and the
• Operating System (OS) Internet

• Software Tools for • Introduction to


Techies Programming and
Software Engineering

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Why Do We Need an OS?

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What is an Operating System?

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Why Do We Need an OS?

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Why Do We Need an OS?

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What is an OS?
“The program responsible for managing the user interface,
system resources, and processes.”

“OS is a software system that allows multiple software


applications to use a single set of hardware components at the
same time.”

“OS manages all of the software and hardware on the computer.


Most of the time, there are several different computer programs
running at the same time, and they all need to access your
computer's CPU, memory, and storage. The OS coordinates all of
this to make sure each program gets what it needs.”

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Computer Architecture

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BIOS/MBR Boot Process

BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) :


- Is firmware used to perform hardware initialization
- Provides runtime services for OS and programs.
- Pre-installed on a personal computer's system board.
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BIOS

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BIOS/MBR Boot Process

MBR (Master Boot Record):


- Is a small program.
- Stored in the first sector of the boot disk.
- The boot disk may be a hard drive, a floppy drive, or
even a CD or DVD drive.
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Disk and Disk Partition

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Disk and Disk Partition

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BIOS/MBR Boot Process

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Boot Menu

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OS Shares

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Homework

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What is an Operating System?

“OS is a software system that allows multiple software


applications to use a single set of hardware
components at the same time.”
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Practice 1: Computer Hardware
• CPU
• Storage
– RAM: Total, free
– Hard disk: Partition, used, free
• I/O devices
– Keyboard, mouse
– Display: Resolution, colors
– Printer, scanner, camera
– Network
• Driver
– Install, uninstall (printer)

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Practice 2: Computer Software
• OS
– Name, type, version
– Account manager: Add, setting, remove new account
– Process, resource manager
– Program manager: Install, uninstall a program
(software), new font (e.g. .VnTime)
• Software tool (Total Commander or command
line) for:
– System information
– File manager (folder, files)

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References
• Greg Anderson, David Ferro, Robert Hilton.
Connecting with Computer Science. Thomson
Course Technology (2005)
• https://www.geeksforgeeks.org
• https://neosmart.net
• Other websites

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