An operating system is system software that manages computer hardware, software resources, and provides common services for computer programs. 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.
This is a quick tutorial on the general overview of the Linux OS system and how it works. If you are interested in learning more about the Linux OS, this will be a great video for you to watch. 0:00 Linux Overview Introduction 0:35 What Does Linux Do 0:47 Basic Linux Commands 3:24 Linus Wrap-up
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If you are like most of us, you’ve recently attempted to ascertain the latest advances in smart phone technology that is now available to us. Today’s operating systems have evolved into capabilities that were never even imagined only a few years ago. Not only does each OS offer an array of choices, but each of
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Looks like Apple finally gets it right. After five beta test versions, Apple has let loose its iOS 6.1 update. The update will render more support for LTE networks along with mobile-friendly services such as Siri, the movie ticket buying service. The iOS 6.1 was released via over-the-air as well as by download through iTunes.
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Microsoft has a lot on its plate in its efforts to balance its smartphone introduction with maintaining a viable desktop business. The problem on the smart phone front lines lies in the Android and Apple technology which enjoys a 70% market share. Microsoft places a distant third with 6% of the market. Although Microsoft’s OS
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Finish-based tech company Jolla is introducing its new Mobile Operating System it calls Sailfish. Jolla has also developed its own smartphone that will operate on the new operating system. The smartphone is due for release in 2013. SailFish is based on the Linux operating system and will function on any smartphone hardware. Sailfish OS is
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Dictation software companies have pretty much been reduced to two viable contenders: the worthy Mountain Lion who roams unchallenged in Safari Land and the high-flying Dragon Dictate which captured Lion’s share of the OS X market. There are advantages and disadvantages for each. Here is a rundown of the pros and cons of each: Mountain
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Buy Office 2010 and 2011 now and celebrate the New Year with free Office 2013. Microsoft is giving its fans an offer they can’t refuse. Microsoft’s Office Pre-Launch offer promises a free version of the new release for current purchasers of Office 2010 and 2011. The offer covers purchases made between Oct.19th, 2012 to April
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Get out your party favors, Microsoft is finally ready to party down with what the company describes as its “Next generation OS.” Appropriately dubbed Windows 8 OS, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer compared the launch of the Windows 8 as the most significant event at Microsoft since the introduction of Windows 95 nearly 20 years earlier.
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Apple’s Test Drive of New iOS 6 encounters a Few Bumps on the Road. Users are introduced to 200 great new features in spite of glitches that encouraged a lot of road rage. In describing all of the new features found in Apple’s just released IOS 6 mapping software, one is reminded of Nancy Pelosi’s
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In today’s world, everyone wants to make sure they are protected, especially when it comes to something as important as communication. Trend Micro titanium is an anti-virus software program that was created to help your computer from malware threats such as: spyware, viruses, Trojans and even worms. Trend micro comes equipped with tools that help
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