2. Content :
1. What is an Operating System?
2. What is a Mac OS?
3. Various Versions of Mac OS.
4. Advantages of a Mac OS.
5. Disadvantages of a Mac OS.
3. What is an Operating System?
An operating system is a software that manages
computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.
The operating system is an essential component of
the system software in a computer system.
Application programs usually require an operating
system to function.
In simple language it can be said that An OS is a piece
of software that is needed to run the programs on a
computer or a mobile device. The programs that run
on an operating system talk to the hardware.
4. There are various Operating Systems(OS)
in today’s world.
Mac OS By
Apple
Windows By
Microsoft
Android By
Google
IOS OS By
Apple
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5. What is a Mac OS?
Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating
systems developed by Apple Inc. for their Macintosh line of
computer systems.
Mac OS was designed only to run on Apple Computers.
In 1984, Apple introduced the Macintosh PC with the Macintosh
Operating System.
Apple names its OS as “Mac OS”, beginning in 1997 which was
previously known as “System”.
Written in: C++, Objective-C, Swift.
Update methods: Apple Software Update, Mac App Store.
Initial release date: 24 March 2001
6. The First Mac OS
The first Mac was introduced by Apple’s then-
chairman Steve Jobs was the first successful
personal computer to feature a mouse and a
Graphical User Interface(GUI).
The Mac OS could be easily distinguished
from other Operating systems because it was
the only OS with a full GUI.
These releases could only run one program at a
time which could later run multiple programs.
7. Various Versions of Mac OS
Version Codename Release date
Mac OS X 10.0 Cheetah March 24, 2001
Mac OS X 10.1 Puma September 25, 2001
Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar August 24, 2002
Mac OS X 10.3 Panther October 24, 2003
Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger April 29, 2005
Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard October 26, 2007
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard August 28, 2009
Mac OS X 10.7 Lion July 20, 2011
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion July 25, 2012
Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks October 22, 2013
Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite October 16, 2014
Mac OS 10.13 High Sierra June 5, 2017
8. Mac OS X Cheetah
Mac OS X version 10.0, code named Cheetah, is the first major
release of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
Mac OS X v10.0 was released on March 24, 2001 for a price of
US$129. It was the successor of the Mac OS X Public Beta and the
predecessor of Mac OS X v10.1.
Mac OS X v10.0 was a big departure from the previous classic
Macintosh operating system (Mac OS)
It was Apple’s long awaited answer to the call for a next generation
Macintosh operating system.
It introduced a brand new code base completely separate from Mac
OS 9's, as well as all previous Apple operating systems
9. Mac OS X Panther and Tiger
Mac OS X Panther (version 10.3) is the fourth major release
of Mac OS X, Apple’s desktop and server operating system.
Apple advertised that Mac OS X Panther had over 150 new
features.
Mac OS X v10.4 Tiger is the fifth major release of Mac OS X,
Apple's desktop and server operating system for Mac
computers.
Tiger shocked executives at Microsoft by offering a number of
features, such as fast file searching and improved graphics
processing, a complete built-in dictionary.
10. Mac OS X Yosemite and Snow Leopard
Mac OS X Snow Leopard (version 10.6) is the seventh
major release of Mac OS X.
Snow Leopard included many refinements to the User
Interface and New wallpapers.
OS X (v10.10) Yosemite is the eleventh major release of
OS X, Apple Inc.'s desktop and server operating system
for Macintosh computers.
Yosemite introduced a major revision to the operating
system's user interface, designed with inspiration from iOS
7, while still maintaining the OS X look and feel.
11. Advantages of Mac OS
Easy to Use
The Mac OS is much easier to ease than any other operating system.
Even people who are not familiar with it can operate it easily.
Integration With Apple and Other Products
Mac OS will automatically recognize and work with any other
Apple product, such as iPhone, Cinema Display, Airport, and iPad.
On top of this, additional drivers are rarely needed for non-Apple
products.
Mac OS can run Windows at the same time
Mac OS runs on Intel chips, which means you can run XP or Vista
concurrently with Mac OS, with Boot Camp or Parallels software.
12. Advantages of Mac OS
Reliability
Because OS X was designed from scratch from the ground
up, Mac OS is incredibly stable. Apple controls production
from start to finish, so every part of a Mac is designed and
tested to work together.
Design
It’s engineered to take full advantage of what the hardware
is capable of. And it’s designed to deliver the most intuitive
and integrated computer experience in the world.
13. Disadvantages of Mac OS
Gaming
If you're a computer gamer, Mac OS isn't going to do it for you.
Boot Camp and Parallels will allow you to run games natively in
Windows, but there may be a performance hit. Some games are
produced for Mac OS, but the number is very small.
Price
All that flashy secure reliable power comes at a price. Macs cost
more than machines that run other operating systems. The result is
you're paying a premium to have what is often the highest-end
hardware on the market.
14. Disadvantages of Mac OS
Fewer Software Options
Not all applications are yet available for Mac Unlike
Windows.
Cannot be upgraded/customized
There are upgrade options when you buy a Mac, but
unlike a Windows PC, you cannot mix and match
components. The easiest way to upgrade a Mac is to buy a
new one.
15. Conclusion:
An operating system is a software that manages computer hardware and software resources and
provides common services for computer programs.
Mac OS is a series of graphical user interface-based operating systems developed by Apple Inc. for
their Macintosh line of computer systems.
First Mac OS was Mac OS X 10.0 »Cheetah« release March 24, 2001
Latest version of Mac is Mac OS 10.13 »High Sierra« release June 5, 2017
Advantages of Mac OS
Easy to Use
Integration With Apple and Other Products
Mac OS can run Windows at the same time
Reliability
Design
Disadvantages of Mac OS
Gaming
Price
Fewer Software Options
Cannot be upgraded/customized