What does a computer's operating system do?
A computer's operating system can be compared to an executive manager; it manages all of the hardware and software. It allows the user to access and modify files, use external devices, and run software.
What is the objective of a multiprogramming operating system?
minimise unused CPU time
reduce incidence of peripheral-bound operations
minimise total elapsed time
prevent single programs from dominating the CPU
Is Linux a single user operating system?
It is a multitasking, multiuser opearting. It is a version of UNIX .
Is notepad a system software or application software or utility software?
notepad is default software from windows you can make blog template, html document, registry ., etc
When installing a operating system do you need to use the bios?
No, you do not need to adjust the BIOS when installing an operating system. However, you can set the BIOS to determine the order in which attached devices will boot. That capability allows you an option (one of several options) to install different operating systems on different devices and choose which operating system boots when you start the computer.
What does operating system do for your computer?
Your operating system opens and closes programs, do file managements, manages all the hardwares, and run softwares. It's basically the head of your computer, controls everything.
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What operating system uses the least amount of RAM if you have 3 GB?
If you have 3 GB of RAM you don't really need to worry about it, but if you want the most reliable low RAM using program I would recommend XP. If you want to use it more for music and things then I would recommend you get the home cinema pack specifically. If you decide you would rather have performance that looks more flashy then try windows 7, but be aware that with 4 GB of RAM it uses 34% CPU sitting idle. Hope that helps.
What is bare machine in operating systems?
it creats a backup point in the computer when the operating system is currepted or at time of destroy your computer.
Disadvantages of time-sharing operating system?
since all output devices are centralized on a single PC therefore there will be time delay from one person to another.
I want to install Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit on my Xp 32-bit OS?
I'm not sure if I could do that so please help me and advise me if that is good for me. Here is My System Information:
CPU
Processor:Intel Pentium D 935
Specification:Intel(R) Pentium(R) D CPU 3.20 Ghz
Instructions:MMX,SSE(1, 2, 3),EM64T
Motherboard
Manufacturer:ASUSTeK Computer INC.
Model:P5LD2-SE Rev x. xx
Chipset: Intel i945P Rev. A2
Southbridge: Intel 82801GB (ICH7/R)
LPCIO: Windbond W83627EHF
BIOS
American Megatrends Inc.
Version: 0801
Date: 01/21/2007
Graphic Interface
Version: PCI Express
Link Width: x16 Max. Supported: x16
Memory
RAM: 2GB
Graphics
GPU
Name: NVIDIA GeForce 7300 GS
Core: 500Mhz
Memory:532Mhz
Size:256 Mbytes
Type:DDR
I know I will have to perform Clean Install of Windows 7 64-bit but I'm wonderring if my drivers can support it.
I also have two Hard Disks, C: Disk and D: disk. If I install Windows 7 64-bit on C: disc, for example, will I lose my data from D: disk? Please give me THE ANSWER?
I really need help. HELP!!!
Is an operating system considered system software?
yes yes it is because the computer will say missing operating system without it and if the operating system is windows xp it will have a kernel named ntoskrnl.exe
Does it matter what operating system you install first when dual-booting?
If one or of the operating systems does not cooperate well with dual-booting (such as Windows with a Linux distribution), then you should install the troublesome operating system first. If both are well-behaved (such as two Linux distributions) then it does not generally matter.
For which operating systems are spreadsheet packages available?
Spreadsheet packages are available for various operating systems, such as Windows, Macintosh, UNIX, Java, Linux, and VMS.
What kernel is the openSUSE operating system based on?
The kernel in the openSUSE operating system is based on the Linux system. It was developed by the community supported openSUSE project and was initially released in December 2006.
What utilities does the Windows 2000 operating system offer?
Windows 2000 offers an exciting variety of utilities for its users. By clicking on the Start menu, and then programs, the user is brought to the menu of utilities which includes paint, magnification tools, and many others.
What are the major operating system software publishers?
Free and Open-source include Scribus, Passepartout, LyX, Fatpaint. Proprietary include Adobe InDesign, Adobe PageMaker, Corel Draw, QuarkXPress, FlippingBook, FrameMaker, Greenstreet, Flip PDF, InPage, Interleaf/Quicksilver, iStudio Publisher, Microsoft Publisher (for Mac and PC), Ovation, Pages, PageStream, Prefis BookMachine, Prince XML, Print Shop, RagTime, Serif PagePlus, SVG Kit (for Adobe Creative Suite), Ventura, Publisher, UltraXML, Xara Photo and Graphic Designer, Xara Designer Pro X, Print MIS, Business Builder for Print, and Easy Flyer Creator.
What is the differences between the job scheduling and process scheduling?
Jobs or processes are the same.
Whereas, Job scheduler and CPU scheduler are two different terms.
Job scheduler is also called long term scheduler and CPU scheduler is called short term scheduler.
While Job scheduler selects the processes from the job pool (Job pool is on the Hard disk) and load them in to the memory (Main Memory or RAM) for execution. in other hand CPU scheduler selects among the processes (in RAM) that are ready for execution and allocates the CPU to one of them.
Hope I got it right and answered your query. Sorry for any mistakes as I'm not perfect as well. :)
Cheers,
KV
What is the benefit of installing your Operating System on an SSD storage device?
Solid State Disks have no moving parts (e.g. platters, heads) that could be damaged if the computer was dropped while running.
What operating system comes on a Samsung Galaxy phone?
Samsung Galaxy phones come with the Android operating system.