COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
SYSTEM SOFTWARE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Personal Operating System
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Server Operating System
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The three most common operating systems for personal computers are Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. A distinction is made between operating systems for general computers such as PCs and servers, and operating systems for specialised equipment such as routers and switches.
Detailed explanation-2: -Single-User/Single-Tasking OS Examples include MS-DOS, Palm OS, etc.
Detailed explanation-3: -The principal characteristics of personal computers are that they are single-user systems and are based on microprocessors. However, although personal computers are designed as single-user systems, it is common to link them together to form a network.
Detailed explanation-4: -The operating system (OS) manages all of the software and hardware on the computer. It performs basic tasks such as file, memory and process management, handling input and output, and controlling peripheral devices such as disk drives and printers.