Ubuntu Linux 11
Linux is highly customizable so there is no universal way to determine the version. Watching the screens as the computer starts up should usually give you some indication of the operating system that is installed. Here is an example using the popular Ubuntu distribution of Linux.
Look for the gear symbol in the upper right corner of the screen next to the clock.
Click on it and select ‘System Settings’. This will open a control panel window.
Then click on the ‘System Info’ icon.
Now the basic system information should be displayed.
Microsoft Windows, Apple MacOs and Ubuntu Linux are the most common operating systems used on desktop computers. However computers have become ubiquitous and you probably carry one around with you every day.
  
As technology has gotten better the line between a cell phone and a computer has gotten blurred. Smart phones or super phones are becoming increasingly common. And tablets have started to catch on as well thanks to Apple’s success with the iPad. The most common operating systems for these mobile devices are Apple’s iOS, Google’s Android Open Source Project (AOSP) and Windows Phone. There are many different versions of these operating systems in use and they are often customized by the hardware manufacturer to suit a particular device.
Exercise – OS & RAM
Find the operating system type for your computer
How much ram? What is the processor speed?
Computer Basics Review
Is a desktop computer hardware or software?
Is an Internet browser hardware or software?
Is an Operating System hardware or software?
Is a monitor hardware or software?
Is a spreadsheet application hardware or software?
Is a word processor software or hardware?
Is a flash drive software or hardware?
Is a mouse hardware or software?
Is it safe to turn off your computer by pressing the power button?
Is turning on your computer the same as logging onto your computer?
How is a desktop computer different than the computer desktop?
BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS
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With assistance
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Independently
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Resize Windows
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Print and use print preview for documents
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Identify the taskbar
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Start and exit programs
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Define: Program or Software
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Recognize drives on a computer: CD/DVD, floppy, hard drive (C), USB port, network drives
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Access the help menu
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Define and identify desktop
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Explain basic Windows file organization system and use it to locate files/documents, including desktop, My Documents and My Computer
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Use "Search" to locate a file or document
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Delete documents or files
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Understand trash/recycle bin and how to retrieve
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Identify basic office software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, know what they do and be able to identify their corresponding file extensions
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Open files using appropriate programs
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Identify types of software: operating system, program/application, ‘Apps’ for phone & tablets
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Adjust volume or mute audio. Use headphones when appropriate
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Know that screen resolution can be changed
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Know that software programs are upgraded periodically and that different versions may be installed on different computers
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Know that it is possible to customize a computer for increased accessibility
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Recognize various storage media including USB/flash drives (external) and hard drive (internal)
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