Initialization is the process of getting a computer system ready for use. This involves starting up the hardware and software and making sure that everything is functioning correctly. Once the system is initialized, it can be used for its intended purpose. Different systems have different initialization procedures. For example, a personal computer may need to … Read more
The BeOS is a multimedia-focused operating system that was developed by Be Inc. in the early 1990s. It was designed to be a platform for digital audio and video production, and was one of the first operating systems to support streaming media. The BeOS was later ported to other platforms, but it never gained widespread … Read more
OpenVMS is a proprietary computer operating system for use in general-purpose computing. It is the successor to the VMS Operating System, and was first released in December of 1992. OpenVMS is a multi-user, multiprocessing virtual memory-based operating system (OS) designed for use in time-sharing, batch processing, and transaction processing. What does OpenVMS stand for? OpenVMS … Read more
IBM i (formerly AS/400 and iSeries) is a line of business computers from IBM. The IBM i operating system runs on IBM Power Systems and on IBM PureSystems. IBM i is an integrated operating system, which means that it includes not only the operating system, but also the database and middleware needed to run a … Read more
Tizen is a Linux-based operating system for devices, including smartphones, tablets, in-vehicle infotainment (IVI) systems, smart TVs, PCs, and wearables. It is an open source project under the umbrella of the Linux Foundation. Tizen is a project within the Linux Foundation and is governed by a Technical Steering Group (TSG) that is comprised of Samsung … Read more
Multitasking is a term used to describe the ability of an operating system to run more than one program at the same time. Each program is given a certain amount of time to run, called a time slice, before being preempted by the next program in the queue. This process is known as time sharing. … Read more
A task is a basic unit of execution in an operating system. A task is also known as a process. Each task has its own memory space and one or more threads of execution. Tasks are created and managed by the operating system. When a task is created, the operating system assigns it a unique … Read more
Linux Mint is a free and open-source operating system for personal computers based on the Ubuntu Linux distribution. Linux Mint provides a more complete out-of-the-box experience by including additional software that most users will want, such as a office suite, media players and more. Linux Mint is also one of the most popular distributions of … Read more
OS X is a computer operating system developed and marketed by Apple Inc. It is the primary operating system for Apple’s Mac family of computers. Within the market of desktop, laptop and home computers, and by web usage, it is the second most widely used desktop OS after Microsoft Windows. Is OS X and Mac … Read more
A Document Type Definition (DTD) is a set of rules that define the structure and content of a document. A DTD can be used to validate a document to ensure that it is well-formed and contains all the required elements. What is DTD and type? DTD is an acronym for Document Type Definition. A document … Read more
