History of Microsoft: Founding Date and Founders

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Which company developed the Windows operating system?

HP

Microsoft (correct)

Dell

IBM

What is the dominant general-purpose personal computer operating system?

Linux

Microsoft Windows (correct)

MacOS

Chrome OS

Who designed the Windows operating system?

Microsoft (correct)

Apple

Google

Amazon

In the context of general-purpose personal computing, what does 'RADE' refer to?

A typo or error in the text Signup and view all the answers

Which operating system is NOT mentioned as a dominant general-purpose system in the text?

Chrome OS Signup and view all the answers

When was Microsoft founded?

April 4, 1975 Signup and view all the answers

What type of company is Microsoft?

Software company Signup and view all the answers

Who were the childhood friends who founded Microsoft?

Bill Gates and Paul Allen Signup and view all the answers

What technology was commonly used by Americans at the time of Microsoft's founding?

Typewriters Signup and view all the answers

Which sector does Microsoft primarily operate in?

Technology Signup and view all the answers

What type of devices can have operating systems according to the text?

Both cellular phones and video game consoles Signup and view all the answers

Where can operating systems be found based on the information provided?

On devices that contain a computer Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following devices is least likely to have an operating system according to the text?

Supercomputers Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of devices that have operating systems?

They contain a computer Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best describes the relationship between operating systems and devices?

Different types of devices can have operating systems Signup and view all the answers

What can you do using Windows Operating System?

Play games Signup and view all the answers

Where can you check your email by using Windows Operating System?

On your computer Signup and view all the answers

Which activity can you NOT perform using Windows Operating System?

Paint a picture Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of Windows Operating System mentioned in the text?

Signing in Signup and view all the answers

Where can you find the desktop on Windows Operating System?

On your computer screen Signup and view all the answers

What can you do with the des on your computer?

View applications Signup and view all the answers

Which function is NOT mentioned in relation to the des on your computer?

Download music Signup and view all the answers

What does 'access the In' refer to in the context of the text?

Access the internet Signup and view all the answers

Which task is NOT associated with the des for your computer?

Printing documents Signup and view all the answers

In the context of the text, what does 'view applications' mainly entail?

Seeing installed programs Signup and view all the answers