Desktop Operating Systems Flashcards
1
Q
32-bit OS Memory limit
A
4 Gigabytes (GB)
2
Q
64-bit OS Memory limit
A
NO MEMORY LIMITATIONS!
3
Q
What is the Windows OS that dropped support for 32-bit Processors?
A
Windows 11
4
Q
What is Fluent Design System Language?
A
- Windows 11
- User Interface Framework to make Apps look and act the same across multiple devices.
5
Q
Who invented Linux?
A
Linus Torvalds
6
Q
What is a Linux Kernel?
A
The Computer program at the core of an OS that has control over everything in the system. Including both Hardware & Software.
7
Q
What is a Shell?
A
A computer program that exposes an OS’s services to a human user or other programs.
8
Q
Which Desktop OS is Open Source?
A
Linux
9
Q
Is Linux single or multi-user?
A
Multi-user
10
Q
What is it called when a Linux Kernel and a Shell are bundled together?
A
A Distribution.
11
Q
What hardware does MacOS run on?
A
Apple Hardware only!
12
Q
What OS is MacOS based on?
A
UNIX
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