COMPUTER SOFTWARE
OPERATING SYSTEMS
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Operational Buffering
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Plug and Play
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Virtual Memory
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Page Logging
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Detailed explanation-1: -1. Short for plug and play, PnP refers to a computer’s ability to detect and configure hardware automatically without requiring the user to configure hardware with jumpers or dip switches.
Detailed explanation-2: -Today, most devices and operating system support Plug and Play. Plug and Play means the operating system automatically configures new devices as you install or connect them.
Detailed explanation-3: -A device driver is a special kind of software program that controls a specific hardware device attached to a computer.
Detailed explanation-4: -The operating system (sometimes called the “OS”) provides a common set of controls for managing computer hardware, making it easier for users to interact with computers and for programmers to write application software.
Detailed explanation-5: -The installation and initial booting of the OS is called the operating system setup. Although it is possible to install an OS over a network from a server or from a local hard drive, the most common installation method for a home or small business is with CDs or DVDs.