Operating Systems Overview

Multitasking allows multiple applications, like Microsoft Word and Excel, to run simultaneously, enabling users to switch between them seamlessly.

Embedded operating systems are designed for specific devices like smartphones and smartwatches, while network operating systems manage communication and resources among linked computers, often stored on a server.

Common features include booting, icons, pointers, windows, menus, dialog boxes, and help functions.

<p>Virtualization allows a single physical machine to run multiple operating systems simultaneously by creating independent virtual machines.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Linux is open source and freely available, allowing users to modify and distribute it, whereas proprietary systems like Windows and MacOS are owned and controlled by specific companies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The operating system allocates data and instructions to specific areas of memory while they are being processed and continuously monitors memory contents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The operating system records logon attempts and may encrypt sensitive data to protect it while transmitted over a network.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A GUI uses graphic elements like icons and windows to allow users to issue commands through visual interactions rather than text-based commands.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monitoring system performance helps identify resource-related problems, such as excessive memory usage that could slow down the computer.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Multitasking allows the operating system to run multiple applications simultaneously, managing foreground and background tasks efficiently.</p> Signup and view all the answers