Explain what an embedded operating system is and briefly describe ...

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Explain what an embedded operating system is and briefly describe at least two popular embedded operating systems
 
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Question 2

Application software consists of programs designed to perform specific tasks for users. Briefly describe each of the following categories and give at least two examples of each: Productivity Business, Graphics and Multimedia, K-12 Educational Software Applications, and Home/Personal.
 
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Answer to Question 1

ANSWER:
The operating system on mobile devices and many consumer electronics, called an embedded operating system, resides on an internal chip, rather than a hard drive. Most of todays embedded operating systems support multi-touch, which means they recognize multiple points of contact and allow users to interact using a stylus or finger motions, such as tapping a button on the screen and sliding a finger to drag an object. Embedded operating systems allow users to interact with hundreds of thousands of applications, known as apps. Three popular embedded operating systems include Apples iOS, Google Android, and Blackberry OS.

Apples iOS (previously known as iPhone OS) is an operating system developed by Apple and used on the iPad, iPod Touch, iPhone, and Apple TV. Apple allows programmers worldwide to design apps specifically for devices supporting this operating system. iOS-based apps are available for download at the Apple App Store.

Google Android is an operating system designed by Google for mobile devices. Used on more than 20 different types of mobile devices, including tablet computers, Google Android allows programmers to design programs specifically for devices supporting this operating system.

BlackBerry OS is a proprietary operating system developed by Research In Motion for Blackberrys line of smartphones.

Answer to Question 2

ANSWER:
Productivity Business - designed to make people more effective and efficient while performing daily activities. Examples include:
o Word Processing
o Spreadsheet
o Database
o Presentation Graphics
o Personal Information Management
o Web Applications
o Software Suite
Graphics and Multimedia - powerful software that allows engineers, architects, desktop publishers, and graphic artists to work with graphics and multimedia. Examples include:
o Desktop Publishing
o Paint/Image Editing
o Clip Art/Image Gallery
o Multimedia Authoring
o Video and Audio Editing
o Web Page Authoring
K-12 Educational Software Applications software designed for use in supporting teaching and learning of subject-related content. Examples include:
o Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI)
o Drill-and-Practice Software
o Educational Games
o Tutorials
o Educational Simulations
o Integrated Learning Systems
o Curriculum-Specific Educational Software
o Special Needs Software
Home/Personal  designed specifically for home or personal use. Most products are relatively inexpensive. Examples include:
o Personal Finance
o Tax Preparation
o Legal
o Entertainment

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