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Anybody who has purchased a Macintosh uses one of the MacOS variants, of course.
Among the "techie" types, the various Linux and Unix distributions are finding increasing favor and are being adopted. Not yet widely, but about 15% of all PCs now are running some variant of Linux. The most popular are the Ubuntu variants, which have made enormous progress in ease of use and stability over the past couple of years.
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Why is Windows XP more popular than other operating systems?
bescause it is fast
What sort of computers are in most danger of being hacked?
Historically speaking, any computer that is connected to a public network and running a Microsoft Windows operating system is more vulnerable to attack than any other operating system. Particularly, out of date, and unpatched versions of windows are worse off than otherwise. This is due to several factors - Windows Operating Systems usually have more security vulnerabilities than other operating systems do, but mostly they are more vulnerable because of the popularity of windows. There are many more people using Windows than other Operating Systems, so there is more incentive for hackers to target it.
What computers are vulnerable to hackers?
Historically speaking, any computer that is connected to a public network and running a Microsoft Windows operating system is more vulnerable to attack than any other operating system. Particularly, out of date, and unpatched versions of windows are worse off than otherwise. This is due to several factors - Windows Operating Systems usually have more security vulnerabilities than other operating systems do, but mostly they are more vulnerable because of the popularity of windows. There are many more people using Windows than other Operating Systems, so there is more incentive for hackers to target it.
Other than Microsoft Windows what are some examples of operating systems that Microsoft has developed?
There were operating systems from Microsoft before Windows was first released in 1981. Known as MS-DOS 1.0, this operating system was provided with the IBM Personal Computer.
Other than Windows what operating systems can run on a PC computer?
Aside from Windows, A PC computer can run operating systems such as Linux, and the many distributions that have been developed by homebrew groups. Additionally PC users can use Google operating system.
Which phase of the windows xp boot when two operating systems are installed on the same computer?
boot.ini = file used to identify the default operating system and other operating systems if more than one is present. The boot.ini file has been replaced by the Boot Configuration Data (BCD) File in windows vista
Can this laptop support other operating systems than the one installed?
This laptop system can support Windows XP and up as well as Linux.
Is Windows XP greater than Windows DirectX 9.0?
Windows XP is an operating system. DirectX 9 is an API framework for gaming and multimedia programs. DirectX is a componentof Windows operating systems from Windows 95 to Vista.
What are some open source operating systems?
Mostly Linux based operating systems like watos and Ubuntu(my personal preference is that its better than windows ) but there are other things like cosmos but that doesn't use graphics. I hope this helped!
Which windows operating systems allow more than one user to be logged on simultaneouslyeach having their own open applications?
Windows XP and Windows Vista.
Do a mac os x run on more personal computers worldwide than other operating systems?
Nope, Microsoft Windows does, Apples Macintosh operating system is the second largest. Linux is 3rd.
How secure is Unix?
Unix is one of the more secure operating systems, but it would be difficult to give an exact answer. It is very easy (and possible) to make any operating system insecure. It takes individuals some amount of time to secure any operating system, and Unix is no exception to that.
