An operating system is the interface between you and the computer, so whenever you issue a command or click an icon it is the operating system that converts your instruction into a command the computer understands. The operating system also manages the computers resource\u2019s such as access to the disk drive or memory for the processor so it is a key part of any computer and the way it works. The way an operating system is configured can have a dramatic impact on your computers speed and efficiency.<\/p>\n
There are several operating systems, which could be categorized as follows<\/p>\n
Windows (previous to that DOS which stands for disk operating system)<\/p>\n
Linux<\/p>\n
Unix<\/p>\n
VMS<\/p>\n
AS400<\/p>\n
Windows is the operating system most people will be familiar with although in more recent times with the advent of Linux this is changing. There are several variants of Linux some of the most popular are<\/p>\n
Ubuntu<\/p>\n
Fedora<\/p>\n
Centos<\/p>\n
Redhat<\/p>\n
Suse<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
An operating system is the interface between you and the computer, so whenever you issue a command or click an icon it is the operating system that converts your instruction into a command the computer understands. The operating system also … Continue reading