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Operating Systems

Operating systems, both proprietary and open-source, include those produced by Microsoft, Linux, and Apple Mac

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What is the difference between multiprogramming and time sharing in operating system?

Multiprograming system is that system in which multiple programs run at same time or simontaniously for example windows xp.in this system does not provide user interaction with the coputer system. But time sharing systemis that provide user interaction with system and user thinks that system is with him all the time.

What sort of operating system does a Damn Small Linux use?

Designed by Linux, it was originated to run graphic applications on older computer hardware. It was designed by John Andrews.

Which is thecommunication operating system software?

Any operation system that enables communication (which most of the popular OS do). Present operating systems Windows, Linux or Mac OS all supports communication across local networks and internet.

Is operating system an embedded system?

An embedded system can include an Operating System to perform support functions for the application software and hardware. Because of the restrictive nature of an embedded system, its operating system will be compact and more efficient and will exclude many of the capabilities necessary in a general operating system.

No.

It is because the basic definition of embedded system is that it involves hardware and software for a single application. The device that is using an operating system may be an embedded system. But the operating system itself is not an embedded system It is because that it is only a software but not the combination of hardware and software.

What is an example of a multitasking operating system?

An example of a multitasking operating system is the system at a school. You use many programs and do many tasks at the same time, so you are multitasking on the computer

What is the difference between a disk operating system and the Windows operating system?

Disk operating system DOS is a computer operating system using line instruction. For a computer system use disk drive as secondary memory. A Windows system is a computer operating system with Graphic User Interface GUI instead of line instruction.

There is no difference between them other than what the vendor or creator wants it to be. A disk operating system is a system based on being run from a disk drive. Typically disk operating systems were single user and single task systems. Predecessors to DOS used cards, magnetic or paper tape as as input, output or main storage device. Successors that relinquished the DOS title had multiprocessing, multiuser, realtime or windowing capabilities and were given other names such as OS/360, RT-11, Windows, multics, unix, linux and more.

All modern systems are disk based, unless they use solid state drives (SSD), so all are disk operating systems. Microsoft windows as well as unix, linux, OpenVMS all have a windows interface so they can all be windows operating systems but only microsoft makes that claim.

What is a 64 bits operating system?

64-bit refers to a processor with registers that store 64-bit numbers. A generalization would be to suggest that 64-bit architecture would double the amount of data a CPU can process per clock cycle. Users would note a performance increase because a 64-bit CPU can handle more memory and larger files. One of the most attractive features of 64-bit processors is the amount of memory the system can support. 64-bit architecture will allow systems to address up to 1 terabyte (1000GB) of memory

Essential properties of network operating system?

a ntwk op. system must have d folliwing properties

1.a protocol eg.TCO/IP

2.ethernet usable

3.properties of a normal client PC or server

Why should System X be so concerned about the capabilities of soft Guide's data processing?

a. Why should SystemX be so concerned about the capabilities of SoftGuide's data-processing? b. What competitive advantages to a Training and Consultancy services company may be provided by an information system?

How can an operating systems help administrators control a network and manage security?

To Abe able to manage and control a network properly, your computer would have to have server preferences.

Server Operating Systems such as Microsoft Server 2008 can be used for security management over a network, but requires a fair bit of insight to operate and are mostly used by IT professionals only. Group Policy Controls, an Advanced firewall with by the minute updates, Network Access Protection, Network Policy and access System.

Windows 7 has a few network security capibilities built in...

What is the difference between premitive and non premitive in operating system?

premitve is a int char float , pointer....

n non premitive is a arrays, structure, union

Do all OSs have a Control Panel?

No. Many operating systems do no even have a GUI. Such systems usually use text files to change / set settings.

Among systems that have a GUI, at least optionally, there is usually a control panel or a similar menu to change settings.

What is a desktop system?

A desktop computer is a personal computer (PC) in a form intended for regular use at a single location

What are the System requirements of an operating system?

System Requirements vary from system to system. refer to the packaging or the vendor website for the System requirements for your product.