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Why do you have to choose between operating systems at start-up?
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for system administrators purposes on windows server and for end users windows xp/vista
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Can you have two operating systems on one computer?
Yes, but only one can be in control of the system. When a choice of operating systems exist, you typically choose the controlling operating system via a boot menu at startup. To switch to another operating system, you must restart the system. It is possible to run two or more operating systems at the same time via virtual machines. A virtual machine is a software program that emulates a real computer. However, operating systems within a virtual machine have no direct control over the physical machine which is always under the direct control of the one operating system chosen at startup. Virtual machine operating system calls are routed to the virtual machine software which must translate the call to invoke the appropriate system function of controlling operating system. As a result, virtual machines perform extremely poorly compared to the physical machines within which they operate.
What are software needed to run the computer?
The software needed to run a computer is known as the Operating System. Many hardware platforms allow you to choose between multiple operating systems to suit your needs.
Why might you choose a Macintosh operating system rather than Linux operating system?
the macintosh operating systems is more user-friendly
Why might you choose a Macintosh operating system rather than a Linux operating system?
the macintosh operating systems is more user-friendly
What is boot menu?
Boot menu allows you to choose programs/operating systems/program blocks to load. For instance, if you have two operating systems on your computer (not applicable for virtual machines) the boot menu allows you to choose OS to work with.
How do I uninstall your operating system to install a new system?
There is no uninstaller for an operating system. To remove an OS, simply format the partition that holds the operating system. If you use a boot manager to choose between different operating systems the software should automatically detect missing operating systems for you.
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."
Is it possible to have a dual OS in a single dual processor motherboard?
Yes, you will just have to choose at startup which system you will use.duel booting is a service through which we can install 2 or more OS. but for this we can install one SOS(Simple Operating System) and one NOS (Network Operating System) that's it.
Can you install 2 operating systems on one PC?
Yes you can. You would need to create separate partitions for each operating system - installing each operating system into its own partition. When you switch on the computer, it will show a menu allowing you to choose which operating system you want to start.
What is dual boot?
You can have more than one operating system installed on a computer at a time. Dual boot allows you the choose which system you want to use. With dual boot enabled, when you turn on your PC it will give you a choice of operating systems.
When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?
No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.
How do the differences between windows xp and ms dos effect the selection of an operating system?
Since MS-DOS isn't even a remote consideration for most people these days, the numerous differences between them have no direct bearing on what operating system they choose to use. Sort of like how the difference between a donkey and a 2010 Cadillac Escalade doesn't impact what vehicle people choose to purchase.
