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A standard Apple Macintosh computer uses Apple's own operating system called Mac OS X. You can install Microsoft's Windows operating system (or many other operating systems) onto a Mac with an Intel processor if it is required. Installing the Windows system will leave your Mac vulnerable to the thousands of Windows viruses that do not affect Mac OS X.
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What are the types of operating sysems used in desktops computers?
Microsoft Windows Apple Macintosh OSx GNU/Linux Unix
What are two most used operating systems?
Desktop computers and laptop use the same OS. Microsoft Windows is one popular OS, Macintosh OS X is another, as is Linux in in its many Distros.
Where are the different configuration used by the OS and other applications stored?
This varies from operating system to operating system and application to application. Some of the places used to store configuration data are:preferences filesinitialization or startup script filesbattery backed up SRAM or NVROM (called PRAM in Macintosh computers)the Windows Registry in computers running Microsoft Windows
What does PC mean in computer terms?
Personal Computer. This is usually used as a "Nickname" for Microsoft/Windows computers.
How do you draw a flowchart to find the average of three numbers?
To draw a flow chart a person could use Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, or Microsoft Word. Open Office for Macintosh computers can be used to create flow charts as well.
Why does Microsoft take things from Apple?
Today Microsoft produces a range of software for Apple's Macintosh computers and Apple produces software for computers running Microsoft's Windows operating system. There has been a friendly rivalry between the two companies for many years. In their early days Microsoft was employed by Apple to produce software for them. This relationship evolved and Microsoft licensed some aspects of the Macintosh operating system from Apple to use in their own version which they called Windows. Microsoft started using more of Apple's ideas than they had been allowed to by the licensing deal and they also "acquired" some of the QuickTime programming code which they used in their own media player. This resulted in a long running legal dispute between the two companies. In general Microsoft has taken more from Apple than Apple has taken from Microsoft.
Can Microsoft Flight Simulator X be used on a Macintosh?
No, Microsoft Flight Simulator X can only be used on a PC.
How many computers does Microsoft sell in one year?
Microsoft don't sell computers. Microsoft is a software compamy
What country is Macintosh based in?
Macintosh is a brand of computer that are used around the world. Apple makes the Macintosh computers and they are based in California, USA.
Which OS is only used on apple Macintosh?
Apple's Mac OS X is legally only used on Apple Macintosh computers.
Can Macs get a virus?
It is possible for an Apple Macintosh to get a virus, so the short answer to the question is Yes. However, the likelihood of an Apple Macintosh user getting a virus when compared to a Microsoft Windows user is very little to none. In fact, many of the Apple Macintosh users don't even run an antivirus protection program.Below are some of the reasons why Apple Macintosh computers do not have as many viruses as Microsoft Windows.Newer Macintosh operating systems, such as the Mac OS X, is built on the Unix kernel, which is one of the oldest and most secure operating systems available.Microsoft Windows is used by a lot more users. Because more users use Microsoft Windows, it is a lot better of a target than Apple Macintosh computers.Most of the virus writers are familiar with the IBM platform and Microsoft Windows, and therefore are only going to be able to create a virus for that platform.Many of the tools and scripts used to help users create viruses or other malware are designed for Microsoft Windows.A listing of virus protection programs as well as virus protection programs that support the Apple Macintosh computer can be found on document CH000514.Note: If you're running a virtual PC on your Apple Macintosh, because it's emulating Microsoft Windows, it can become infected with Windows viruses and you should be running an antivirus protection program on it. In addition an Apple Macintosh can serve as a virus carrier, meaning that a virus could be stored on an Apple Computer but not infect it. If that infected Macintosh were then to connect to a network or forward an infected e-mail to a Windows computer it could become infected.Additional security threatsAlthough a Macintosh computer is less susceptible to viruses because it is a human who's operating the computer you still can be a victim of Trojan horses, phishing, and other online fraud. If you're a Macintosh user we still recommend keeping informed about how to keep safe while online. See document CH000507 for additional information about keeping safe online.
What does Macintosh have on their computers?
Not sure what you are asking. The operating system for Macintosh computers is OS X. It is a modified version of UNIX. The processor chips (currently i3, i5 & i7) used in Macintosh computers for some years now are made by Intel, the same chip used in most PCs today.
