FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

OPERATING SYSTEMS FOR COMPUTERS

COMPUTER OPERATING SYSTEMS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
____ is an OS no longer in widespread use, or that has been supplanted by an updated version of earlier technology such as Windows Vista.
A
A legacy OS
B
A network OS
C
A functional OS
D
None
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -A legacy platform, also called a legacy operating system, is an operating system (OS) no longer in widespread use, or that has been supplanted by an updated version of earlier technology. Many enterprises that use computers have legacy platforms, as well as legacy application s, that serve critical business needs.

Detailed explanation-2: -Windows Vista-Microsoft Lifecycle | Microsoft Learn. This browser is no longer supported. Upgrade to Microsoft Edge to take advantage of the latest features, security updates, and technical support.

Detailed explanation-3: -Windows Vista is a major release of the Windows NT operating system developed by Microsoft.

Detailed explanation-4: -Microsoft didn’t think much about compatibility for Vista. Many prevailing software and hardware were incompatible, although Vista had a fairly long beta period. This made it harder for IT companies to adapt to Vista and many computer peripherals were practically useless.

Detailed explanation-5: -Even though Windows Vista support ends in April of 2017, the operating system will continue to function, but will cease to receive important security updates. Users have the option of running Windows Vista after April 2017 or they can upgrade to a modern version of Windows such as Windows 7 or migrate to Windows 10.

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