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What operating system supports two or more processors running programs at the same time?
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A multiprocessor OS. Mac OS, Windows, and Linux all currently support this(as well as many others).
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What are some jobs that an operating system might do?
Initializing programs. Running drivers. Managing memory. Providing API's to programs.
Four functions of an operating system?
An operating system is responsible for booting the computer and running programs. The operating system also keeps the system safe and runs drives.
What is the name for the number used by the operating system to track all running programs?
Process ID (PID)
Operating system and utility system software?
Operating systems are essential for running a computer. However as part of the operating system, there are often other programs which are not essential to the running of the computer. These are known as utilities. Examples would include things like the . If they were not there, they would not affect the working of your computer.
What are the two primary objective of having an operating system in a computer?
The two primary objectives of an operating system are:1. to enable running of application programs.2. to manage the different computer resources.
Can you run Windows 7 64-bit on an Intel Core 2 Duo?
Yes. All Core 2 processors are capable of running 64-bit programs an operating systems.
What operating system component is responsible for loading and running programs?
The scheduler.
How come all of my programs are one program?
They're not - They are individual programs running under Windows operating system.
Why do you need multi core processors?
Multicore processors are needed to run the applications which need a higher processing speed.this is mostly used in computers as the programs running there need a greater speed.
Differentiate between System programs and Application programs and What is the relationship of each with the program running at all times?
System program mostly refers to base program on which application program is running on! Priority is for system program! For better understanding I'll can give you examples Operating System(OS), Compiler, assembler are System program Media players, word processors and almost all that we use often are application programs
What are some jobs that an operating system might do?
Initializing programs. Running drivers. Managing memory. Providing API's to programs.
Can this scanner be connected to a computer running a Mac operating system?
Unfortunately no...This scanner currently only supports Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating systems.
Is a dual processor CPU better?
Whether or not you get any benefit from a dual core processor over a single core processor depends on what operating system and what programs you are running. Newer operating systems (Windows 7, Mac OSX) do use multicore processors. Also, using multiple programs on a computer will better utilize a multicore processor. In short, yes it can make a difference for today's average user.
Four functions of an operating system?
An operating system is responsible for booting the computer and running programs. The operating system also keeps the system safe and runs drives.
What kind of OS has multiple users running programs simultaneously?
It is a network or multi-user operating system.
What is the name for the number used by the operating system to track all running programs?
Process ID (PID)
IS The task manager provides information for the window vista operating system about programs and processes running on your computer?
yeah
