What is single user/ multitasking? all running processes Working on two or more programs that reside in memory at same time Foreground contains application you are using Background contains programs that are running but are not in use Also called boot disk -floppy disk, Zip, CD, DVD What is a recovery disk? - Contains system files that will start computer when computer cannot boot. What is booting? Process of starting or restarting a computer Cold boot Turning on computer that has been powered off Warm boot Restarting computer that is powered on Warm boot from Windows desktop Warm boot from system unitĤ What messages display on the screen when you boot the computer? 1 Chapter 8 Operating Systems and Utility ProgramsĢ System Software What is system software? Including:ĭefinition: Programs that control operation of computer Including: Operating system (OS) (also called platform) Utility programs What is a cross-platform application? -Runs identically on multiple operating systems Operating system that computer uses is sometimes called the platform
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