computer 4th q quiz Flashcards
it is a powerful program that manages computer hardware resources and other software on a computer.
operating system (os)
classifications of operating systems
- multiuser
- multiprocessing
- multitasking
- multithreading
- real-time
allows one or more user to use the system at the same time
multiuser
supports the execution of multiple processes in one cpu
multiprocessing
allows a user to execute more than one program at the same time through a single cpu
multitasking
allows different parts of a program to run concurrently
multithreading
it is designated to run the program at a scheduled time
real-time
os manufacturers and versions
- windows
- mac os x
- red hat enterprise linux
- suse enterprise linux
- ubuntu
- qnx
- vxworks
is a series of operating system for personal computer that was developed by microsoft corporation
windows
is a line of apple operating system that offers a graphical user interface in every macintosh computer system
mac os x
is an open-source operating system designed specifically for businesses
red har enterprise linux
is a linux-based operating system used for servers and desktops
suse enterprise linux
is an open-source operating system based on the debian gnu/linux distribution
ubuntu
is a unix-like operating system originally developed for embedded systems
qnx
is a commercial real-time operating system intended for embedded devices
vxworks