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Chapter 5: Operating System Overview

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What is an Operating System (OS)?

An interface between a computer user and computer hardware.

Which company developed and markets Windows OS?

Microsoft

Who is the creator of Linux OS?

Linus Torvalds

When was Linux OS first released?

September 17, 1991 Signup and view all the answers

Which company developed and markets MacOS?

Apple Inc. Signup and view all the answers

Which company developed iOS?

Apple Inc. Signup and view all the answers

What are some functions of an Operating System mentioned in the text?

Process Management, I/O Device Management, File Management, Network Management, Main Memory Management, Secondary Storage Management, Security Management, Command Interpreter, System Control over system performance, Job Accounting, Error Detection and Correction, Coordination between other software and users Signup and view all the answers

Who developed the Windows operating system?

Microsoft Signup and view all the answers

When was Windows 1.0 released?

1985 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the Windows operating system?

Managing and organizing computer resources such as CPU, RAM, and hard disk Signup and view all the answers

What are some disadvantages of using the Windows operating system?

Vulnerability to malware, high hardware requirements, cost, having too many features Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the challenges for users with older computers or laptops when using Windows?

Meeting the relatively high hardware requirements Signup and view all the answers

Why do users of Windows need to be cautious?

Due to vulnerability to virus and malware attacks Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the drawbacks of Windows in terms of cost?

Users need to purchase a license Signup and view all the answers

Why might some users find Windows too complicated?

Due to too many features Signup and view all the answers

What are some of the best features provided by the Windows Operating System?

Efficient speed, disk access, smooth program execution, protected and supervisor mode, supported memory management, regular updates Signup and view all the answers