OS Basics Flashcards
This OS runs only on Apple computers
Mac OS/X
This OS was targeted to the home market when introduced in 2000
Windows ME
This OS was not designed by Microsoft but will install most computers
Linux
These 3 OSs are referred to as Windows 9x
95
98
ME
These 3 OSs are referred to as Windows NTx
NT
2000
XP
This Windows version joined business and consumer product lines
There is no server
XP
Considered to be the first true business version of Windows
NT
The first Windows version with System Restore
ME
This windows had a server and workstation but no PNP support.
All hardware had to be manually configured
NT
This is the physical memory that holds any active program so that it may run quickly
RAM
These 2 hardware components are required to pass POST
CPU
RAM
What does RAM stand for
Random access memory
What does CPU stand for?
Computer processing unit
What does POST stand for?
Power on self test
This type of software is designed to maintain your system
Utility