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Operating Systems
Modern Operating Systems
- The operating system (OS) controls almost all functions on a computer. In this chapter, you learn about the components, functions, and terminology related to the Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP operating systems.
Terms
- Multi-user
- Multitasking
- Multiprocessing
- Multithereading
- A program can be broken into smaller parts that are loaded as needed by the operating system. Multithreading allows different parts of a program to be run at the same time.
- The operating system can support two or more CPUs
- Multithereading
- The computer is capable of operating multiple applications at the same time
- Multiprocessing
- Two or more users have individual accounts that allow them to work with programs and peripheral devices at the same time
- Multitasking
- Multi-user
Basic Functions of and Operating System
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- Cisco IT Essentials Mind Map on Operating Systems, created by stefany.paezmor- on 02/05/2014.
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