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They need an OS as this is the main program that operates the computer. Without this installed, all you would be able to do is switch on a device and nothing would happen. A better way to explain it would be that an OS is the programming of the computers brain, without it the computer would not know what to do with information imputed to it. OS systems take away the need to type in command language into the computer, so it also makes computing more efficent.
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What is the operating system for wireless devices?
Drivers are written for many operating systems.
Which operating systems are available with new laptop computers?
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.
Are most output devices universal to various operating systems?
Most output devices are universal to various operating systems. Such as, your television or maybe even your stereo. Universal operating system can also be referred as a remote.
5 difference between a network operating system and a stand alone operating system?
Many operating systems now can run on standalone computers and also on networked computers. Standalone or generic operating systems are the ones which run on standalone computers like Windows operating system running on a PC. Network operating systems are the ones which run on a server and can be accessed through client machines connected on the network. e.g. Solaris or Linux running on a server can be used as network operating systems. Even there are Windows server operating systems which can be used by clients connected on the network. ILYAS MAHIDA
What are three types of operating systems?
Mac OS X, Linux, and Microsoft Windows are three types of operating systems. Single-user, multi-tasking, multi-user, and real-time operating systems, or RTOS, are different types of operating systems that computers use.
What devices have operating systems besides computers?
Lots of electronic devices have what is called an Embedded Operating System (environment.) One day maybe even your Toaster will communicate with the bakery about why the bread was spoiled...
What has the author Martin S McKendry written?
Martin S. McKendry has written: 'Language mechanisms for context switching and protection in level structured operating systems' -- subject(s): Operating systems (Computers), Programming languages (Electronic computers) 'A support architecture for reliable distributed computing systems' -- subject(s): Architecture (Computers), Computer networks, Distributed processing, Kernel functions, Operating systems (Computers), Protocol (Computers) 'The execute statement' -- subject(s): Computer programming, Operating systems (Computers)
What electronic devices do not have operating systems?
The electric devices which do not have a chipset, do not have any OS. Examples can be conventional devices like fans, etc. However, nowadays, devices like Refrigerators and AC are becoming more smart and they come with a minimalistic operating system.
Is a family of operating systems based on Windows that is designed primarily for consumer and industrial devices that are not personal computers?
windows server
In the earliest days of electronic digital computing was there operating systems?
No, there were not operating systems in the earliest days of electronic digital computing.
What has the author Gary J Nutt written?
Gary J. Nutt has written: 'Operating system projects using Windows NT' -- subject(s): Microsoft Windows NT, Operating systems (Computers) 'Operation Systems' 'A survey of remote monitoring' -- subject(s): Electronic digital computers, Evaluation 'Open systems' -- subject(s): Application software, Computer networks, Distributed operating systems (Computers)
Is Webkinz Compatible With Linux?
Webkinz is compatible with Linux. Linux is one of the popular operating systems that is commonly used on computers and other devices.
Some stand-alone operating systems are called?
complete operating system that works on a desktop computers
What is the operating system for wireless devices?
Drivers are written for many operating systems.
Which operating systems are available with new laptop computers?
Some operating systems that are available with new laptop computers are some more common systems like the following: Windows Vista, and the Vista Ultimate.
What are the programs that give directions computers called?
The programs that give basic operating directions to computers are called operating systems. The most popular operating systems in use are DOS, Windows, Mac OS, and Linux.
Why is a computer an electrical device not an electronic?
All modern day computers are built using electronic or semiconductor processors and components, so these are electronic systems which of course need electrical power to operate but are not in general put under category of electrical devices.
