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Does operating system provide backward or cross-platform compatibility?
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Regardless of the size of the computer do most operating systems provide similar functions?
An operating system's primary goal is to provide an abstraction for applications to interact with users (get user input), and interact with hardware devices (provide output for users). At the most basic level, all operating systems provide these two types of services. Additional services, such as security, are a feature only on certain operating systems. Generally speaking, operating systems provide access to permanent storage systems, such as disks, printers, and keyboards.
What are the needs of operating system in a computer?
An operating system provide an interface between the user and hardware. operating system is a platform in which all the user applications can run
What type of operating assistance does the franchiser provide?
guns for the clone troopers
How does the operating system provide security?
it provides a user name and a password
Is it possible to construct a secure operating system for those computer systems which do not provide a privileged mode of operation in hardware?
No, it is not possible to construct a secure operating system for those computer systems which do not provide a privileged mode of operation in hardware.
What is the most common type of compatibility that a software manufacturer will provide for new versions of their software?
backward compatibility but not forward compatibility
How can you determine if the operating system support all the hardware on your PC?
For Microsoft windows, they provide a compatibility list for all hardware compatible with their operating systems. You can check it by visiting http://www.Microsoft.com/hcl For most other operating systems, they provide a similar list for hardware compatibility. Variants of Linux like Ubuntu for example have it listed on their website.
Should the firm provide its operating system to run on both Apple and PC systems?
It would be convenient if a firm provides an operating system that could run on both Apple and PC systems. However, there could be compatibility issues that may interfere with this ability.
What type of compatibility are functional levels designed to provide in Active Directory installations running domain controllers with various versions of the Windows Server operating system?
A) functionalB) forwardC) backwardD) existing
Will Windows XP recognize software made for earlier versions of Windows?
Yes, but it's best to reinstall the software after you install your new operating system. Still, Windows 7 will provide you with more compatibility capability.
What type of operating system is CentOS?
CentOS is linux distribution which attempts to provide a free enterpirse class computing platform which has 100% binary compatibility. This will appeal to many people who enjoy creating their own code and interfacing.
How do you install Windows XP when application compatibility is needed?
All methods of installing Windows XP provide the exact same degree of software compatibility.
What improvement will cat6 and cat7 cable provide?
Backwards compatibility and able to support upto a terabyte
Can 80gb ps3 play ps2 games?
Yes, an early PS3 model of the 80GB with 4 USB ports could play some PS2 game titles. The 2 USB port PS3 80 GB models do not play PS2 games and software or hardware changes can not provide backward compatibility to them according to Sony
Should I use a Kingston reader for Kingston cards?
Using a Kingston card reader for Kingston cards is most likely to provide compatibility, but using another brand shouldn't preclude the viability of compatibility.
Regardless of the size of the computer do most operating systems provide similar functions?
An operating system's primary goal is to provide an abstraction for applications to interact with users (get user input), and interact with hardware devices (provide output for users). At the most basic level, all operating systems provide these two types of services. Additional services, such as security, are a feature only on certain operating systems. Generally speaking, operating systems provide access to permanent storage systems, such as disks, printers, and keyboards.
What type of operating assistance does Mcdonald's provide?
none
