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What the most common operating systems most people are familiar with?
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What computer programs are you familiar with?
Assuming you were asked the question originally, and are looking for an answer, there is nobody more qualified than yourself to answer that question; it is a question about your personal ability. I am personally familiar with hundreds, if not thousands, of software applications, commands, operating systems, and so on, ranging from the mundane to the esoteric. My knowledge generally encompasses Microsoft-based and Linux-based Operating Systems, and many of the common multimedia, administration, servers, programming, file sharing, and office suite applications they have to offer. In fact, it would take me several hours just to compose a comprehensive list of software I am familiar with.
Who design computer operating system?
The main operating systems today are designed by software engineers working at various technology companies. You're probably familiar with Apple and Microsoft on home computers. Red Hat, Oracle, and IBM also produce operating systems used in various commercial and industrial settings. Apple, Microsoft, Google, RIM, and Symbian are the big OS developers on smart phones. There is no requirement that operating systems be made by a team of software engineers at a big company or a university though. Anyone who knows how to make one is welcome to make them and there are a number of operating systems in development today maintained entirely by people doing it as a hobby.
In both the socialist and communist systems the government will have a large influence on the economy?
Wrong. Socialism/Communism have no government and no economy. Just people co-operating for the common good.
What type of people can use the Unix operating system?
Anyone can use these systems. The Solaris operating system is available for free from the Sun website and is available on multiple computer platforms. If Linux is more your bag, that system is also available for free from a variety of vendors and websites. Most people who choose to use these systems are interested in computers or are vocationally required to deal with computers. That is to say that most business and casual applications are written for windows and more people are familiar with windows.
Can people use Skype on linux operating systems?
"Yes, there are skype programs made specifically for different computer operating systems. Choose the one compatibale with your computer and you should have no problems."
7 major criticisms of the operating system?
Operating systems as a concept aren't criticized by sensible people, as there is simply no viable alternative for what they do.
What education is needed to be a Computer Operating System Developer?
You would need to become a software engineer I would think and if you wanted to work on operating systems, there are few choices between Microsoft, Apple and IBM systems. these are the companies that develop operating systems. Other companies develop applications for people to use which are not the same thing as operating systems. In that case you would need to be a programmer if you want to develop applications.
Why has Computer Industry failed to agree on a common Operating System?
It is because there are more than one options and different people prefer different operating systems. Some like the freedom and customisability of Linux, some like to use Apple products (OSX), and some like he familiarity of Windows. That's way there is no common OS.
Why is it that handheld operating systems have lesser capabilities as compared to PC operating systems?
i would say it is due to the lack of processing power, memory and storage capabilties of the handheld system in comparison to that of a PC, the Operating system will be comparable to that of older PC operating systems developed for less powerful computers. Lots of people say that Linux is the best because it wont get so easily overloaded.
What is the best operating system for Science?
That really depends upon the application. It seems that biologists tend to prefer the Windows operating system. People are familiar with it, and some of the genome projects make use of databases that execute in windows. Linux is a fast, robust operating system many people are familiar with that is probably more at home in physics laboratories, where heavy modelling is done. Some simulations are still performed on big mainframe computers that run proprietary operating systems, such as might be used in simulating a supernova or the motion of arms in a radial galaxy, or a nuclear explosion, or weather patterns. I am a big fan of Linux. It is lightning fast, and there are very few viruses tailored to exploit it.
What is a computer operating systems?
An operating system is software or a set of software responsible for managing processes, resources, and hardware. Though some people also erroneously believe the operating system is also there to allow the user to use the computer, this is inaccurate, as that is the function of the shell, which not all operating systems are actually required to have (A lot of embedded systems don't interact with users at all but perform another task indirectly for users.)
What is computer operating systems?
An operating system is software or a set of software responsible for managing processes, resources, and hardware. Though some people also erroneously believe the operating system is also there to allow the user to use the computer, this is inaccurate, as that is the function of the shell, which not all operating systems are actually required to have (A lot of embedded systems don't interact with users at all but perform another task indirectly for users.)
