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What operating system will allow you to simultaneously run more programs than the physical memory of the computer will hold?
Any operating system that allows for "paging" or "swapping" is capable of this.
How many Operating System can run in one computer?
Only one operating system can hold control of the computer at at time. With virtualization, you can run any number of operating systems inside a process, subject only to memory, space, and realistic processor resources. By multi-booting, you can select an operating to load, again only limited to space.
Why the boot partition and the system partition cannot be deleted?
On MS platforms, the system partition is used to hold the boot files. The boot partition holds all the windows operating system files. Leave it to Microsuck to mis-lable the partition hiearchy. The system partition holds what is loaded and executed first after the computer runs through its preliminary BIOS boot sequence. It tells the computer where to start loading the operating system from; the boot partition. The boot partition is where all the program files (thousands of them) needed by the operating system are stored. If the system partition is deleted; the computer will not find the operating system. If the boot partition is deleted, again; the computer will not find the operating system.
What is the function of drive?
The function of a hard drive is to store large amounts of digital information. Another function is to hold the operating system in the computer in order to access computer programs.
What is the function of hard drive?
The function of a hard drive is to store large amounts of digital information. Another function is to hold the operating system in the computer in order to access computer programs.
Why does ROM store all the instructions for starting a computer?
Because - the computer needs a specific set of instructions to start -up. The instructions held in ROM initialise the hardware and instruct the computer to load the operating system (and where to find it on the hard-drive).
What does a hard drive do a motherboard operating system?
The simple answer is that a computer needs a hard-drive to store the operating system and data, and a motherboard to hold the many components, circuits , etc. So take away any part and the computer won't work!
How does one get access to a control list?
An access control list in a list of permissions, with respect to a computer filing system, that is attached to an object. They are usually accessed from a table in an operating system which hold these permissions and can vary.
How do you reinstall an operating system when the computer says no operating system found?
You take your OS installer disc(s) and boot your computer from it. (On a Mac, you hit the power button then hold down the "c" key while your computer starts. It will take a while. Do not let the "c" key go until you get a window with instructions on it.) The disc should give you a few options. One should be something like "install operating system." Just follow the instructions. While you're there, run any disc utility that you may have to detect any damage to your computer.
What is Windowsold folder?
Used to hold files from the old Operating System when upgrading that may be needed in the future.
Who is inventor of the morden computer?
There are two people commonly who are commonly referred to as the inventor of the modern computer: Konrad Zuse and John von Neumann. Zuse came up with the first modern style computer with a bus system, but von Neumann (who most likely did not know about Zuse's findings) presented his version of a computer which was way closer to todays computers just month after Zuse, and so Zuse who realized his contributions let him hold the patent for his computer.
What is an OS?
It's the first letters of Operating System and it's the main thinking brain of the computer. It's in charge of what the software does on the computer.Windows 7, Mac OS-10.8, Linux, etc, are all Operating Systems"OS" Stands for Operating System. And Operating system is considered one of the 3 types of software. An OS takes the "hardware" or computer parts inside your computer, and puts them to good Use. Without your OS, your Computer would be a Large Paper-weight. The OS is Virtual, it isn't something you can hold or see ( except on your screen of course (: ) . The OS is stored in the Hard drive inside your computer. Your hard drive also holds all your other files, like your programs, pictures, and music, etc.Some Examples of Operating Systems:-Windows-Windows XP-Windows Vista-Windows 7-Mac OS- Tiger- Leopard- Snow Leopard- Linux- Ubuntu- Debian- Red Hat
