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State the operating system that has free and open source software?
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Linux or Unix are open source and some are versions are free and others aren't. Unix is based off of Linux, and both have many different variations. One popular Unix system is Ubuntu
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What is the latest open-source operating system?
There is no criteria for judging when an operating system is complete, so many are in a state of development. many new open-source hobby operating systems are created every day.
What is the difference between mode and state?
States define an exact operating condition of a system, where modes define the set of capabilities or functions which are valid for the current operating condition. (Source: http://themanagersguide.blogspot.com.au/2011/01/6322-define-life-cycle-system-modes.html)
Which is the latest software released?
There are many recently developed software in the market today. But the most talked about is probably the newest and latest version of the Android operating system. Honeycomb is out now and the next one which is called the Ice Cream Sandwich will soon be released as well.
How Imaging Software Differs From File Backup Software?
Imaging software is a type of backup software, but it serves a different purpose. Standard backup software creates copies of files that are stored on a separate drive or media. These files can then be viewed or copied back as needed, but only the files and the data they contain are backed up. Imaging software actually captures the entire state of a disk, including its partition tables and other information. In essence, a disk image is a clone of the source disk. This means an entire drive can be restored to an exact state, including the operating system and boot sectors in the event of a catastrophic hardware failure.
Does the mini laptop have a hard disk drive. What is its operating system?
The operating system is Ubuntu Linux. It has a 4 GB Solid State hard disk Drive.
Windows 2000XP calls what files critical to a successful operating system load the?
system state data
A user decides to install a new version of Windows Vista but needs to retain the configurations and customizations of the current Windows XP operating system Which software can be used to achieve thi?
Windows User State Migration Tool
How is the execution context of a process used by the operating system?
Also known as the process state, the execution context is the internal data the Operating system uses to control or supervise a process.
State the relationship between an application program the operating system and hardware?
The relationship between an application program and the underlying hardware is usually shown in the form of a stack of layers as shown below: # Application # Application Programming Interface (API) # Operating System # Device Driver # Hardware Most applications need to know how to talk to the operating system - which is why the operating system will provide a set of programming libraries knows as APIs or SDKs (Software Development Kits) for programmers to use when writing applications. The APIs sit between the operating system and the running application. The running application relies on the API to perform essential tasks on the computer by telling the operating system what it wants to do - which is why a program that is written to use Windows Vista APIs will not run on an Apple Mac without some kind of emulation or help. Because there are so many different pieces of hardware, it would be impossible for an operating system to support them all (especially the lesser known devices). That's why hardware manufacturers will write device drivers for different operating systems, so the operating system knows how to talk to the hardware.
State and explain 5 most common functions in any operating system?
The major function of any operating system is to control and manage hardware. The other four most common functions of the operating system are to run applications, store data, retrieve data, and manage user content for multiple users.
What is the difference between trap and interrupt?
Trap is actually a software generated interrupt caused either by an error (for example division by zero, invalid memory access etc.), or by an specific request by an operating system service generated by a user program. Trap is sometimes called Exception. The hardware or software can generate these interrupts. When the interrupt or trap occurs, the hardware therefore, transfer control to the operating system which first preserves the current state of the system by saving the current CPU registers contents and program counter's value. after this, the focus shifts to the determination of which type of interrupt has occured. For each type of interrupt, separate segmants of code in the operating system determine what action should be taken and thus the system keeps on functioning by executing coputational instruction, I/O instruction, torage instruction etc.
What are the differences between a trap and an interrupt?
Trap is actually a software generated interrupt caused either by an error (for example division by zero, invalid memory access etc.), or by an specific request by an operating system service generated by a user program. Trap is sometimes called Exception. The hardware or software can generate these interrupts. When the interrupt or trap occurs, the hardware therefore, transfer control to the operating system which first preserves the current state of the system by saving the current CPU registers contents and program counter's value. after this, the focus shifts to the determination of which type of interrupt has occured. For each type of interrupt, separate segmants of code in the operating system determine what action should be taken and thus the system keeps on functioning by executing coputational instruction, I/O instruction, torage instruction etc.
