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What is the Layer between the OS and the hardware?
The HAL (hardware abstraction layer) is the layer between the OS and the hardware
What are the categories of operating system based on the hardware machine they run?
there are two types of os based on your hardware machine. first is nos and second is cos base.
What types of computers will be available to use Google Chrome OS?
The Google Chrome OS is primarily aimed at smaller devices such as NetBooks rather than desktop type PCs. The OS will run on hardware incorporating an x86 or ARM-based processor and Google suggests the use of solid-state drives rather than standard hard discs although the OS can support both.
Can Mac OS X be installed on the PlayStation 3?
No. Mac OS X doesn't support the bootloader used on the PS3, and the hardware would likely be completely alien as well.
What is the best operating system for programmers?
Mac OS X. Why? First off, we have to consider our options. The major players are: Windows, Mac OS, and Linux/Unix Mac OS is the best because: - Support for automation (Automator/AppleScript) which is essential - Better hardware all-around - Nice functional GUI (comparable to Windows) - Ability to run all major OS via virtualization - UNIX root - Tools support is not bad (Xcode) In essence, Mac OS is like Windows + Linux/Unix.
Why should you consider the OS type before installing it to the Computer system hardware?
Because not all version of an OS will run on all hardware. For instance you can not run MacOS on normal PC hardware (it has to be an Apple manufactured PC). Also modern versions of Windows (eg Windows 7) will not necessarily run on old hardware and Old versions of Windows may nor work on new hardware.
What OS includes additional support for digital entertainment hardware such as video recording integrated with TV input?
Windows Media Center Edition
What previous version of Windows can be upgraded to Windows 7?
Only XP and Vista have support for upgrade from OS with maintaining of files. Any OS can do a clean upgrade as long as the Hardware meet the minimum requirements.
What is the portion of an OS that is responsible for interacting with the hardware called?
HArdware Input/Output Sequence Manager System Control Area of All Operating System help with Drive Communication and or control of all system Hardware and or pheriferials.
How does one build a Linux media center?
You will need all your average computer hardware such as a CPU, Hard drive, media card and etc. The most important thing to remember is to purchase all parts with Linux support, meaning the parts are compatible with Linux OS. Then you just connect all the contents and run the OS and install everything.
Differentiate between single users vs multi users vs network users?
Single-user OS is that OS which support only one user at a time. for example: DOS, WINDOWS 3X, WINDOWS 95/97/98 etc. Multi-user OS is that which support more than one users at the same time. in these types of OS there is a server and all the users are provided different terminals. these terminals are connected to the server. for example: UNIX, LYNIX, WINDOWS VISTA etc. *********************************************************************** Single-user OS is that OS which support only one user at a time. for example: DOS, WINDOWS 3X, WINDOWS 95/97/98 etc. Multi-user OS is that which support more than one users at the same time. in these types of OS there is a server and all the users are provided different terminals. these terminals are connected to the server. for example: UNIX, LYNIX, WINDOWS VISTA etc. bsathua@gmail.com
What is the key difference between platform and OS?
First of all Platform can be of two types 1) Hardware+Software based platform eg. any OS 2) Software based platform eg. platforms like .NET or JAVA platform means OS is type of platform which contains both H/W + S/W
