In November of 1985, Microsoft Corporation introduced a new operating system named Windows as an extension of their previous system software called MS-DOS. The development of Windows came about with a rising interest in graphical user interfaces (GUI) by the average computer user. Windows has come to dominate the operating system market overtaking Mac OS [...]
Its really not difficult to understand the concept of your operating system. When you consider that it is an integral part of your computer that makes it easier for you to use your system, understanding an operating system can be a simple thing. Basically, your operating system is the main program on your computer. It [...]
Most people dont consciously think about their operating systems, but when you need some support in using your operating system, it comes to the forefront of your mind. Most operating systems are designed to be used without support, but sometimes users will have questions that they need answered. Luckily, most operating systems have built-in support [...]
Depending on what operating system you choose to use on your computer, the system requirements will be different. Obviously, larger operating systems will require more system resources than smaller ones. It is important to know what the system requirements are of your chosen operating system. Heres a brief overview of what you need to know. [...]
Your computer cannot function without an operating system. The operating system is the brain that makes the various hardware work together. Computers have operating systems, but other electronics have them as well. Cell phones, video game systems, and even TiVo have operating systems although they arent as obvious as they are on a computer. Many [...]
A free operating system is one that is available to the general public. It is software that can be used, copied, studied, modified, and redistributed with little or no restriction. Therefore, software is free if its source code (the human readable form of the software) is available with a software license that grants recipients these [...]
There is much controversy and speculation as to which operating system on the market is really the best operating system to use. There are some people who say that one is better than the other, and theres no doubt that everyone is going to have an operating system that they prefer. Still others never really [...]
The 64-bit operating system is one that is capable of storing information in memory that is at least 64 bits or 8 bytes wide. They are also based on registers, address buses, or data buses of that same size. A bus is a subsystem that transfers data or power between computer components inside a computer [...]