Shengbo ZHANG

CIS 1020-070


Fall 2012


Chapter Summary


Chapter 5: Using System Software:



The Operating System, Utility Programs, and File
Management



           
In the chapter 5, we mainly focus on study how the systems software in
the computer works. I have learned the basic ideas about computer system
software, the different between software which designed by different companies,
and how to use these systems correctly.


           
Basically, as I understood, the system software in a computer is seems
like the body system for person. Computer need these systems to breathing, heart
pumping, food digesting, and problem if failure. Every time we are using a
computer, we need go through the system software and control the computer in our
purpose. So, understand how to use different systems correctly is very
important.


           
I have learned how to define the main difference between Mac OS and
Windows 7 operator systems, which are two main similar systems popular in recent
world now. I tried to compare both systems in school, which has both systems in
computers. I found that Mac OS looks more pretty and cool, but Windows 7 let me
feels more comfortable to use.


           
At last, I have learned the type of different document files in the
computer, and what their extensions stands for. For example, “.rtf” stands for
“Text (Rich Text Format)”, “.accdb” stands for“Database” for Microsoft Access,
etc. After I learned this chapter, I learned several extensions that I have
never remembered before and learned how to use them. So, this chapter is very
useful for me when I trying to using my computers in the future, and I have
learned some very important stuffs.

 
Five important steps to financial planning process:
1. Evaluate your financial health
2. Define your financial goals
3. Develop a plan of action
4. Implement your plan
5. Review your progress, reevaluate and revise your plan.

Ten principles of personal finance:
1. The best proyection is knowledge
2. Nothing happens without a plan
3. You can earn interest on any money you receive
4. Taxes affect personal finance decisions
5. Stuff happens, or the importance of liquidity
6. Waste not, want not, smart spending matters.
7. Protect yourself against major catastrophes
8. Risk and return go hand in hand.
9. Mind games and your money
10. Just Do It!