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Yes. All software fails. The big things are: how often does it fail, under what conditions does it fail and is this an acceptable rate of error. Eg: the software for the space shuttle should be perfect, but nothing is, so NASA shoots for 99.999% uptime. That's 3 days down for every 10,000 days; most people certainly would be willing to bet their life on that software; especially if you compare that to the chances of being in a car wreck any day of the year.
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Which operating systems are available with new laptop computers?
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.
5 difference between a network operating system and a stand alone operating system?
Many operating systems now can run on standalone computers and also on networked computers. Standalone or generic operating systems are the ones which run on standalone computers like Windows operating system running on a PC. Network operating systems are the ones which run on a server and can be accessed through client machines connected on the network. e.g. Solaris or Linux running on a server can be used as network operating systems. Even there are Windows server operating systems which can be used by clients connected on the network. ILYAS MAHIDA
What are three types of operating systems?
Mac OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows are three types of operating systems. Single-user, multi-tasking, multi-user, and real-time operating systems, or RTOS, are different types of operating systems that computers use.
Are file name rules are the same in all operating systems?
Yes that way information can be sent to other computers that may use different operating systems
What operating system will they be using in apple computer's?
Apple's Macintosh computers use Apple's operating system known as OSX. The current version is OSX 10.8.#. Macintosh computers can also run the Windows and Linux operating systems, but those systems are not included in the purchase of the computer.
Some stand-alone operating systems are called?
complete operating system that works on a desktop computers
What has the author Martin S McKendry written?
Martin S. McKendry has written: 'Language mechanisms for context switching and protection in level structured operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers), Programming languages (Electronic computers) 'A support architecture for reliable distributed computing systems' -- subject(s): Architecture (Computers), Computer networks, Distributed processing, Kernel functions, Operating systems (Computers), Protocol (Computers) 'The execute statement' -- subject(s): Computer programming, Operating systems (Computers)
Which operating systems are available with new laptop computers?
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.
What are the programs that give directions computers called?
The programs that give basic operating directions to computers are called operating systems. The most popular operating systems in use are DOS, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Are operating systems a necessity for today's computers?
YES.
What has the author Sacha Krakowiak written?
Sacha Krakowiak has written: 'Principles of operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers)
Operating systems never fail in computers?
Operating Systems ALWAYS will fail, it's about how often, not if. The OS on NASA exploratory machines have 'exploded' before and caused some devices to stop working, in spite of the fact that they were written to be very stable and do only one thing; stability is an anathema to computer construction. The more useful (general use) a device is, the less stable it will be.
Only computers running windows operating systems have usb ports?
False. Most computers manufactured in the last 10 years use USB ports which are supported by a range of operating systems.
5 difference between a network operating system and a stand alone operating system?
Many operating systems now can run on standalone computers and also on networked computers. Standalone or generic operating systems are the ones which run on standalone computers like Windows operating system running on a PC. Network operating systems are the ones which run on a server and can be accessed through client machines connected on the network. e.g. Solaris or Linux running on a server can be used as network operating systems. Even there are Windows server operating systems which can be used by clients connected on the network. ILYAS MAHIDA
What has the author Raymond W Turner written?
Raymond W. Turner has written: 'Operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers)
What has the author James R Pinkert written?
James R. Pinkert has written: 'Operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers)
What has the author Mukesh Singhal written?
Mukesh Singhal has written: 'Advanced concepts in operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers)
