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Page 122
Chapter 1 explained that an operating system is one factor that determines a
computer's platform and compatibility. The term operating system (abbreviated
OS) is defined as system software, which acts as the master controller for all
activities ...
Chapter 1 explained that an operating system is one factor that determines a
computer's platform and compatibility. The term operating system (abbreviated
OS) is defined as system software, which acts as the master controller for all
activities ...
Page 123
The operating system interacts with application software, device drivers, and
hardware to manage a computer's resources. In the context of a computer system
, the term resource refers to any component that is required to perform work.
The operating system interacts with application software, device drivers, and
hardware to manage a computer's resources. In the context of a computer system
, the term resource refers to any component that is required to perform work.
Page 126
Are different operating systems needed for different computing tasks? One
operating system might be better suited to some computing tasks than others. To
provide clues to their strengths and weaknesses, operating systems are
informally ...
Are different operating systems needed for different computing tasks? One
operating system might be better suited to some computing tasks than others. To
provide clues to their strengths and weaknesses, operating systems are
informally ...
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Contents
Computer Internet Web and Email Basics | 2 |
Computer Basics | 4 |
Computer Hardware | 9 |
Copyright | |
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| Title | New Perspectives on Computer Concepts New Perspectives Series |
| Author | June Jamrich Parsons |
| Contributor | Dan Oja |
| Edition | 7, illustrated |
| Publisher | Course Technology, 2004 |
| ISBN | 0619213841, 9780619213848 |
| Length | 288 pages |
| Subjects | › Computers / General |
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