Desktop Operating Systems Flashcards
32-bit OS Memory limit
4 Gigabytes (GB)
64-bit OS Memory limit
NO MEMORY LIMITATIONS!
What is the Windows OS that dropped support for 32-bit Processors?
Windows 11
What is Fluent Design System Language?
- Windows 11
- User Interface Framework to make Apps look and act the same across multiple devices.
Who invented Linux?
Linus Torvalds
What is a Linux Kernel?
The Computer program at the core of an OS that has control over everything in the system. Including both Hardware & Software.
What is a Shell?
A computer program that exposes an OS’s services to a human user or other programs.
Which Desktop OS is Open Source?
Linux
Is Linux single or multi-user?
Multi-user
What is it called when a Linux Kernel and a Shell are bundled together?
A Distribution.
What hardware does MacOS run on?
Apple Hardware only!
What OS is MacOS based on?
UNIX