Desktop Operating Systems Flashcards
1
Q
What is an operating system?
A
A software package/bundle containing component and applications to control computing systems
2
Q
What are 32-bit and 64-bit operating systems (32-bit vs. 64-bit)
A
32-bit operating systems have memory limits (4GB)
64-bit operating systems have no memory limitations (currently)
3
Q
What are the four main OSs?
A
Windows 10
Windows 11
Linux
MacOS
4
Q
Who governs the Open Sourced Software known as Linux?
A
GPL (GNU Public License)
5
Q
What is a “Shell” in regards to Linux?
A
Shells are a bundle of tools and applications operating in user space to work with the kernel
6
Q
What differences does Windows 11 have over Windows 10?
A
- Drops support for 32 bit
- Employs the “Fluent Design System Language”
- Limits supported hardware to:
- 8th gen intel and newer
- AMD Zen+
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 850 ARM
7
Q
What version of Linux will be the primary focus of this cert?
A
ubuntu 20.04 LTS
