operating system
That part is called the "user interface".
The operating system communicates to the computer hardware using the GUI program.
An operating system is a necessary concept of using a modern computer. It is not a matter of "popularity."
That depends on what operating system the HP computer is using.
Warm
Then the CD is not formatted for the operating system you are using.
The operating system of a computer tells the computer which programs to start and in what order. This sequence insures that the computer will work properly. This sequence can be changed by using selective start up.
operating system software
OS, in terms of computer, means the Operating System that your computer is currentl using. If you're using Windows as your default program your Operating System will either be XP, 2000, 98 or ME. The same goes for Mac, but these will be ones like Leopard
A "single user" refers to a single computer or system using the operating system. Meaning only one computer will/can have it installed.
Without an operating system no applications can work. Operating systems support applications, helping them to do things like interact with the hardware. So for something as simple as pressing a key on your keyboard to then appear on your screen involves the operating system interacting with the application. In the case of Word, it deals with all sorts of things, using the computer hardware and memory to enable it to work. If you want to save something or print something, the operating system is involved. The operating system loads Word in and stores it in memory while you are using it, facilitating all you do with it, until you finally exit it.
Right-click your 'My Computer' icon on lour desk-top and select 'Properties' - this will open a new window with the details about your computer in it - including which operating system you're using.
A "single user" refers to a single computer or system using the operating system. Meaning only one computer will/can have it installed.