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Operating Systems

July 2024 with James Conrad

Join James Conrad as we learn about operating systems – the software platform that runs every other application on a computer. We'll learn about and compare popular OSs like Windows, Linux, MacOS and some mobile operating systems.

Recommended Experience

Basic understanding of computer hardware and software
Familiarity with using a computer
Awareness of basic IT terminology

Related certifications

Computing Fundamentals certificate (ITCA)

Related Job Functions

IT support specialist
Systems administrator
Tech support analyst

James got his start in IT by becoming the de facto IT professional for a nonprofit organization — and the rest was history. He has over three decades of IT experience.

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Skill Outline

1. Mobile Operating Systems (6:07)
2. Linux History (5:51)
3. A Comparison of Windows and Linux (8:45)
4. A Quick Look at Linux (10:59)
5. A Quick Look at MacOS (10:40)

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