The two most commonly recognized operating systems are Mac OS X and Windows Vista/XP.
operating system is a sytem that can operate
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what is an operating system? and give two examples
Windows Server is an example of a client/server network operating systems and Cisco IOS is an example of a router NOS. There are other network operating systems out there.
Micro-Kernel: A micro-kernel is a minimal operating system that performs only the essential functions of an operating system. All other operating system functions are performed by system processes. Monolithic: A monolithic operating system is one where all operating system code is in a single executable image and all operating system code runs in system mode
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modern operation system work by back then people use good and services of an exchange to get what they wanted for example if you have a dozen bananas and i have a cow you have me the bananas and i give you the cow
An operating system (OS) is a collection of software that manages computer hardware resources and provides common services for computer programs. The operating system is a vital component of the system software in a computer system. Application programs require an operating system to function.Windows 1.0Windows 3.1Windows 7Windows NTWindows XPWindows 95Windows 98Windows 2000Windows 8Windows Vista
there are many type of open source operating system like Linux which provide their source code so you may edit it according to your need.but window is not give their source code.
In computing, a system call is the mechanism used by an application program to request service from the operating system based on the monolithic kernel or to system servers on operating systems based on the microkernel-structure.(Wikipedia) For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Answers.com) indicated at the bottom of this answer box.
Because, if you wanted to get some software, for example, you need to make sure that it will be compatible with your Operating system and how it reads programs and things, therefore you need to know which Operating System you have. Also, if you need to fix something or you want to change something in your settings; Knowing your OS will help, as you can specify it in Google when looking for help to do the task, which will narrow down the results to give you the best answer.
The five major achievements of operating system are in the areas of Process Memmory Management Information protection and security Scheduling and Resource management System Structure