Technology in Action- IntroductoryThis book was designed to spark reader interest by covering practical concepts that they want to learn (such as setting up a wireless network in their home) while giving background information (such as how networks function) for those interested in exploring topics deeper. This book covers the parts of the computer, tips on using the Internet, application software, system software, networking and security, and mobile computing. For anyone who uses a computer in his or her personal or professional life. |
From inside the book
Results 1-3 of 83
Page 180
Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy. FIGURE 5.1 CATEGORY OF OPERATING SYSTEM Real - Time Operating System ( RTOS ) Single - User , Single - Task Operating System Single - User , Multitask Operating System Multiuser Operating System ...
Alan Evans, Kendall Martin, Mary Anne Poatsy. FIGURE 5.1 CATEGORY OF OPERATING SYSTEM Real - Time Operating System ( RTOS ) Single - User , Single - Task Operating System Single - User , Multitask Operating System Multiuser Operating System ...
Page 181
... system in which only one user can perform one task at a time , the operating system has a similar look to that of a traditional desktop operating system . Introduces point - and - click ... Operating Systems Single-User Operating Systems.
... system in which only one user can perform one task at a time , the operating system has a similar look to that of a traditional desktop operating system . Introduces point - and - click ... Operating Systems Single-User Operating Systems.
Page 193
... SYSTEM How does the operating system get loaded into RAM ? BIOS looks through the storage disks for the system files , the main files of the operating system . The first place it looks is the floppy disk drive . When it doesn't find the ...
... SYSTEM How does the operating system get loaded into RAM ? BIOS looks through the storage disks for the system files , the main files of the operating system . The first place it looks is the floppy disk drive . When it doesn't find the ...
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
allows Apple application software audio binary BITS AND BYTES browser cable called cell phone central processing unit chapter chip computer fluent computer system computer's create CRT monitors database designed desktop digital cameras display document drive bays e-mail Edit electronic Ethernet example files FireWire flash memory floppy disk folder graphics hard disk drive hard drive hardware images ink-jet printers install instructions keyboard laptop laser printer located machine modem motherboard mouse multimedia operating system options personal computer ports processor puter screen search engine server shown in Figure software applications software programs Sound Byte speed spreadsheet storage devices system unit tablet PC tasks TechTV tion upgrade users Windows XP wireless word processing