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How is mainframe computer said to be a multiuser operating system?
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More than one user can use the mainframe at once.
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What computer system was used before Microsoft was invented?
Assuming that we are only talking about the personal computer (PC) market, before Microsoft's Windows operating systems, Microsoft's Disk operating system, or DOS, was used. Before that, CP/M was a popular computer operating system.
What are the features of mainframe computers?
The features of mainframe computers include main board, processor, RAM, ROM and hard drive among others. These are the parts that enable a computer to process data.
What makes a computer work?
Hardware - the physical components, both internal and external, that make up a computer. Operating System - a set of computer programs that manages the hardware of a computer. An operating system controls the resources on a computer, including memory and disk storage. An example of an operating system is Windows XP. Application Software - programs loaded on the computer to perform a specific function using the capabilities of the computer. An example of application software is a word processor or a computer game
Which operating system is used on Apple Macintosh computers?
Mac OS
When you first turn on a computer what type of software activates first?
operating system
Is a multiuser operating system also described as a network operating system?
Yes, a multiuser operating system is also described as a network operating system.
Is windows NT is multiuser operational system?
yes. windows nt is a multiuser operating system
What is the name of 1 multiuser operating system?
Linux.
What are the disadvantages of having two users on your computer?
They cannot use the same computer in the same time, only if it runs a multiuser operating system (unix).
What is a multiuser operating system?
i multiuser operating system allow many people on many different computer to use and do that same tasks at the same time i multiuser operating system allow many people on many different computer to use and do that same tasks at the same timeMulti-user is a term that defines an operating system or application software that allows concurrent access by multiple users of a computerMulti-user OS is that which support more than one users at the same time. In these types of OS there is a server and all the users are provided different terminals.
Difference between unix and windows?
unix is a multiuser operating system but widows is a single user operating system.
Window operating system is multiuser operating system or not?
Read your EULA. The license encourages you, and only you, to use the PC, even if you install sshd or vnc so others can use it. Now ask yourself if Debian Linux is a multiuser operating system.
Example of multiuser single task operating system?
Novell Netware ? ? ?
What system is the father of almost all modern multiuser systems?
There is no correct answer without qualifying which multiuser systems are being discussed. All modern operating systems have inherited traits and abilities from other older multiuser systems. There are multiple multiuser operating systems currently in use. IBM has their mainframe system (Z/os) as well as IBM i, both multiuser systems are unique from each other and from other systems. IBM also has AIX, a descendant of unix. Current unix systems go back to the original proprietary AT&T unix implementation in the 1970's and 1960's. Unix itself was modeled after a multiuser system called Multics. Linux was modeled after unix but written independently of it. Microsoft Windows NT was designed by Dave Cutler who brought his experience in developing OpenVMS with him. All other Microsoft Window implementations follow from that.
Is window xp single-user or multi-user operating system?
multiuser
What is a purpose of a main frame?
They are large in size, processes of power and high level of reliability , amount of storage , mainframe have ability to run multiple operating system. they are designed to handle very high volume input and output and a single mainframe can replace dozens or even hundreds of smaller severs.
Is Linux a single user operating system?
It is a multitasking, multiuser opearting. It is a version of UNIX .
