This varies widely from one OS to another.
As with many other things it is commonly whatever the market will bear, as in general a computer without an operating system won't do much useful work.
However there are opensource OSs (e.g. Linux, OpenVMS) that can be obtained free or at very low cost.
That depends on the cost of the new operating system and whether or not you will have to purchase new hardware to support it.
linux
There are basically four types of operating systems. They include Batch Operating System, Multiprogramming Operating System, Network Operating System and Distributed Operating System.
1. BATCH PROCESSING operating system 2. MULTIPROGRAMMING operating system 3. TIME SHARING operating system 4. REAL TIME operating system 5. DISTRIBUTED operating system
An operating system manages the working operation of a computer
That depends on the cost of the new operating system and whether or not you will have to purchase new hardware to support it.
The Lynx Operating System can be downloaded for free.
linux
it come on a htc phone and it doesnt cost anything. it just enhances the operating system
A Mac is a computer the cost of which varies depending on which model you buy. Linux is an operating system that is free. You can use the Linux operating system on a Mac if required.
The upgrade will cost $19.99 and can be downloaded at the Apple Store online.
XP is a complete operating system, not simply an operating environment.
There are basically four types of operating systems. They include Batch Operating System, Multiprogramming Operating System, Network Operating System and Distributed Operating System.
1. BATCH PROCESSING operating system 2. MULTIPROGRAMMING operating system 3. TIME SHARING operating system 4. REAL TIME operating system 5. DISTRIBUTED operating system
An operating system manages the working operation of a computer
Yes, a multiuser operating system is also described as a network operating system.
Hell no. the bios sits under the operating system (vista is an operating system) the bios is independent of operating systems, and is there to....run the operating system.