OSs act as a bridge between software and hardware. An OS controls the computer's data, memory, processes, I/O, and hardware devices like the hard drive and the printer. A few examples of popular operating systems include Linux, Windows, OS/400, AIX, z/OS, etc. The difference between Linux and Windows is discussed.

OSs act as a bridge between software and hardware. An OS controls the computer's data, memory, processes, I/O, and hardware devices like the hard drive and the printer. A few examples of popular operating systems include Linux, Windows, OS/400, AIX, z/OS, etc. The difference between Linux and Windows is discussed.

Systems Architecture

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305080195

Author:Stephen D. Burd

Publisher:Stephen D. Burd

Chapter10: Application Development

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16VE

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