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Is it true that the type of processor in the computer dictates which operating system a desk top uses?
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∙ 12y ago
No, while operating systems do have to be compiled/tailored for particular CPU architectures, most modern Operating systems are available for all modern CPU chips.
Any problems with compatibility are usually more related to device drivers for devices connected to the CPU's motherboard than the type of processor.
The fact that desk tops and laptops come with Microsoft OS pre-installed is a marketing con. You are being forced to pay Microsoft a fee for MS Windows as part of the purchase when you could save that money and install a free operating system such a Linux (Ubuntu - see related link below) which works just as well a Windows.
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The type of processor in the computer dictates which operating system a desktop uses?
True
Does the type of processor in the computer dictates which operating system a desktop uses?
yes
What is the combination of an operating system and processor in a computer?
Platform
What manages the processor and all other components of the computer system?
The Operating System
How do you get Vista to run on a computer with no video card or no processor?
You cannot run Vista (or an other operating system) on a computer that has no processor.
What is the combinations of operating system and processor in a computer called?
platform
What coordinates the flow of data and information through the computer system by coordinating the hard leave software user interface processor and system memory?
The processor is the one that coordinates the flow of data and information through the computer system. This is also facilitated by RAM and software interface among other essential components.
Manages the processor and all other components of the computer system and is an essential part of the operating system?
Kernal
Where the operating system is stored in the computer?
in the registers ,the closest memory to the central processor unit.
What The hardware component used to control the operation of a computer system?
The operating system communicates with computer hardware using small programs called drivers.
What does a computer need so that it will operate?
hard drive, memory, operating system, screen, processor and etc
What is processor virtualization?
Processor based virtualization is when a processor in a computer is able to create a virtual operating system on which to use certain softwares and other useful devices on the computer. One of the more prominent companies that works with processor virtualization is AMD.
